Read the November 2026 newsletter (Topic = compassion fatigue)
Compassion Fatigue is the emotional and behavioral exhaustion that naturally arises from empathizing with someone experiencing trauma. It stems from the stress of wanting to help and, like any form of fatigue, it can reduce a person’s ability or desire to help others. Often, it can be described as “the cost of caring.”
Learn more in the November 2026 mental health newsletter on compassion fatigue.
Attend live evening webinars
The Cook Center for Human Connection November 2026 class schedule is available. Durango School District (DSD) has partnered with the Cook Center to offer mental health webinars for DSD parents at no cost.
Here's what you need to know:
- Classes are live and are developed by licensed therapists.
- Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their child.
- Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.
November 2026 class schedule
Unless otherwise noted, each class is offered twice on the scheduled day, at 5 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. MT.
- Monday, Nov. 2 — Depression: You're Not Alone
- Tuesday, Nov. 3 — Your Active Child: ADHD
- Wednesday, Nov. 4 — NEW! Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
- Thursday, Nov. 5 — Grief: The Healing Process After Loss
- Monday, Nov. 9 — Tools to Support Your Child's Mental Health
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 — Parenting Through Anxiety and Depression
- Wednesday, Nov. 11 — Watch Together Series (6 p.m.)
- Thursday, Nov. 12 — What Parents Need to Know about Suicide Prevention
- Monday, Nov. 16 — Building Your Child's Confidence
- Tuesday, Nov. 17 — NEW! Milestones to Progress: Supporting Early Childhood
- Tuesday, Nov. 17 — Ask a Therapist Live (6 p.m.)
- Wednesday, Nov. 18 — Why Our Children Self-Harm and How Parents Can Help
- Thursday, Nov. 19 — How to Motivate Your Child
- Monday, Nov. 23 — Navigating Divorce When Children Are Involved
- Tuesday, Nov. 24 — Children and Technology Addiction
- Monday, Nov. 30 — Emotional Regulation: Strategies to Replace Negative Emotions
Watch recorded webinars when you have time
Can't attend a scheduled live class? The Cook Center offers a full library of recorded webinars that you can watch on your own time. Choose to watch the Deep Dive video (full class) or the Instant Insights video (brief summary of class highlights).
Click here to view the library of recorded classes.
Attend the Ask a Therapist LIVE event on Nov. 17
The November Ask a Therapist LIVE event is on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. This event offers a unique opportunity for parents to engage directly with a licensed family therapist. Parents can ask questions anonymously and receive personalized answers in real-time.
Register online
To register for any event, click here or scan the QR code below.
