Burnout & Compassion Fatigue

Episode 217 • May 19, 2021 • 00:46:13
Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
Your Life Lived Well
Burnout & Compassion Fatigue

May 19 2021 | 00:46:13

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Show Notes

“Burnout” is rampant in the healthcare and caregiving professions. “Compassion fatigue” strikes even the most devoted loved ones and caregivers. These can leave us feeling angry, guilty, confused…or just empty. But they are natural, understandable reactions to the lasting and repeated trauma of supporting others through the worst moments of their lives. Here’s how to recognize their effects early and some things to do when they strike.

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