Well-Being Coaching for Helping Professionals

Dr. Caroline P. Cárdenas, Ph.D., has witnessed firsthand the silent toll of burnout and compassion fatigue on those who devote their lives to caring for others. Drawing on her doctoral research, The Significance of Play in Restoring Compassion, Dr. Cárdenas has developed a holistic, imagination-infused approach that bridges the gap between work demands and personal well-being. Her transformative coaching method—rooted in body-and-movement play, practical self-care tools, and a deep understanding of the emotional complexities of caregiving—supports helping professionals reconnect with their own vitality, purpose, and joy.

Unlike psychotherapy, which diagnoses and treats mental health conditions, Dr. Caroline’s well-being coaching offers a forward-focused, goal-driven framework that addresses immediate challenges without pathologizing them. This collaborative and culturally humble approach centers on building resilience, igniting creativity, and restoring compassion—providing helping professionals with the practical support they need to thrive, both personally and professionally. Through trust, empathy, and evidence-based strategies, Dr. Cárdenas’ coaching fosters a safe space where new perspectives emerge and sustainable well-being becomes a reality.