Wild about Self-care

🐾 Why We Struggle with Self-Care

Many of us in animal wellbeing and conservation:

• Put animals and colleagues before ourselves
• Work long hours with little time to recharge
• Carry emotional weight from tough decisions or loss
• Tell ourselves “I’ll rest later”… but later rarely comes   

💚 Why Self-Care Matters

Working in animal wellbeing and conservation is more than a job — it’s a calling. You give your time, your energy, and your heart to animals, wild places, and communities.

And yet, imagine giving so much of yourself… only to find you’re exhausted, stretched thin, or disconnected from what first inspired you. It happens to so many of us.

The truth is, self-care and dedication to your work are not mutually exclusive. They are deeply interconnected: when you nurture your own wellbeing, you have the strength, resilience, and clarity to continue making a difference — sustainably and wholeheartedly.

✨ What you’ll experience

Explore different self-care strategies that fit your lifestyle

Build your own personal self-care bundle

Celebrate and reflect on the animals who, and the projects that, inspire our work

Connect with peers across roles and regions

Leave with resources and practices you can return to anytime

✨ What you’ll experience

In Wild about Self-care, you’ll spend two sessions in a supportive, practical, and inspiring space. Here’s what you can look forward to:

🌱 Practical strategies you can actually use
Discover simple self-care tools that fit into real life — even on your busiest days.

🎒 Build your own self-care bundle
Create a personal set of practices and resources you can return to whenever you need grounding or energy.

💚 A chance to reconnect with your purpose
Pause and remember why you started this work — and how to sustain that passion long-term.

🌍 Community and connection
Meet others from around the world who share your dedication to animals, and know what this work is really like.

🐾 Celebrating and remembering animals
Take time to celebrate who and what inspires your work and give it meaning.

📖 Resources to keep forever
You’ll leave with guides, practices, and reminders that you can revisit anytime.

🏅 A certificate of attendance
Marking your commitment to your own wellbeing as well as your professional growth.

Here’s a quick hello from me — and why I created Wild About Self-Care for people like you.

🗓 Workshop details

• Format: 2 sessions, each 4.5 hours
• Dates: November 13 & 14, 2025 (two time zone options)
• Morning sessions – for Europe and eastward regions
• Afternoon sessions – for Europe and westward regions
• Location: Online (links provided after registration)
• Included: 
  • 60-minute webinar prior to the event to create your wellbeig inventory to use during the workshop
  • 90-minute follow-up webinar to check in & help with next steps/questions

🌍 Who is it for?

This workshop is open to all individuals in animal wellbeing and conservation—across every job role. From animal caregivers, veterinarians, and educators, to managers, people & culture teams, and CEOs—everyone is welcome.

✨ What you’ll take with you

• Practical self-care strategies you can use daily

• Your own personal self-care bundle

• Resources you can return to anytime you need support

• Connection with peers across roles and regions

• A certificate of attendance

"One of Sabrina's best qualities as a speaker/teacher, is the way she helps you understand. It's in such a humane way, she really cares about everyone and you can feel it. The atmosphere is relaxed and uplifiting. You'll find both small and bigger changes in thinking and problem solving, that helps you either as a pro and/or as a pet owner. Well, in general. I just loved Sabrina's lectures! She made a huge impact on my thinking..." ~ Sissa

📖 The Workshop Program

Wild about Self-care takes place over two 4.5-hour sessions. Each one blends learning, reflection, and practical application.

Here’s a snapshot of what we’ll explore together:

🌱 Foundations of self-care — understanding empathy, compassion, energy, resilience, and why self-care matters

🎒 Building your self-care bundle — practical tools and personal strategies you can adapt to your life

💚 Reflection & renewal — space to celebrate your life & work

🌍 Connection & sharing — opportunities to learn from and with peers around the globe

📖 Integration & resources — take-home practices and guides to support long-term wellbeing

You can also download the full program for more details below.

FAQ Section

Q: Do I need prior experience in self-care practices?
A: Not at all! We’ll guide you step by step, and you can adapt everything to your lifestyle.

Q: Will the sessions be recorded?
A: Not for this workshop. It is a live event to connect, learn, and share together. 

Q: Do I need to attend both days?
A: Yes, the workshop is split across two sessions (a total of 8 hours).

Q: What if I can’t make my time zone’s session?
A: You’re welcome to attend whichever option works best for you.

Q: Is there a certificate of attendance?
A: Yes, all participants will receive one.

Q: Can I pay in installments?
A: Yes, just reach out via the contact form below and we can help you set that up.

Q: Can I learn more about Sabrina's credentials and background?
A: Absolutely, just reach out via the contact form below and she can send you her CV and publication list (soon also available directly on this website).

Ready to put yourself back on your care list?

Join us for the Wild about Self-Care workshop and take home tools to sustain your wellbeing and your important work with animals.

Why are there two price options?

We know that many people working in animal wellbeing and conservation do so out of passion, not for high salaries. At the same time, offering high-quality, interactive training takes resources to create and sustain.

That’s why we offer two price points:

€97 – Supported Rate: This helps keep the workshop accessible for those with limited financial means.

€127 – Contribution Rate: If you are able, this option not only covers your seat but also supports our Acts of Kindness program, which pays forward training opportunities for others in the community who may not otherwise be able to join, including this event.

For example, for every 3 people joining and contributing, we can donate a space, or partly support those who apply to the program. We actively let people know on this page how many spaces have been donated. If you can, please help others. 

This way, we take care of one another — ensuring that financial barriers don’t prevent people from accessing self-care, while also sustaining the work needed to offer these programs.

"During her presentations, Sabrina Brando does not just give us the definition of the word “compassion”. She shows us through concrete examples and fascinating research how to improve our wellbeing, that of our learners, our colleagues, our interlocutors. A seminar of public utility for any professional working with animals, human or non-human." ~ Lisa

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