Compassion fatigue and burnout*

January 3, 2022

Compassion fatigue is common in the helping and healing professions. It can be defined as a state of preoccupation and tension where the suffering of those being helped can extend to secondary traumatic stress for the helper. Burnout is not related to trauma per se but is a process that cumulates over time due to things like workplace stress and increased workload. It is generally marked by withdrawal and emotional exhaustion. This presentation will discuss both compassion fatigue and burnout, the differences between the two, and provide some practical strategies to help address the symptoms. Hosted by Dr. Nadine Hamilton.

^{*Please note, CE is not available for recorded webinars.}