Event Series: Compassion Fatigue & Boundary Setting

Compassion Fatigue & Boundary Setting

Name: Compassion Fatigue & Boundary Setting
Start: 2026-06-02T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-02T20:00:00-05:00

Virtual

June 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CDT

Finding Balance in Caregiving

Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, family, community responsibilities, and the unique challenges of military/veteran family life? When you're constantly caring for everyone else, it's easy to lose sight of your own needs. If you're feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly pouring from an empty cup, you're not alone.

This peer support group offers a safe space to explore what compassion fatigue really looks like and how healthy boundaries can protect your time, energy, and well-being. You'll connect with other military and veteran spouses who truly understand these challenges, share real experiences, and discover practical strategies to care for yourself without guilt or burnout.

What You'll Gain

Recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and understand how it impacts your daily life
Learn effective boundary-setting strategies to support your well-being and prevent burnout
Connect with others who understand the unique demands of military and veteran family life

This Event is Open To

Spouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran

Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings.

About Social Club

Social Club is a peer-led, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect, reflect, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement, shared experiences, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.

Learn More

Take the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!

Looking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming, peer-led space for connection, conversation, and mutual support.

For the best experience, we recommend joining from a quiet, distraction-free space and arriving on time, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email.

You must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions.

No, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community.

No—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.