Compassion Fatigue Couch

Risk factors for developing compassion fatigue, burnout, and traumatic stress

The Professional Quality of Life Scale (access https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/dfc1e1a0-a1db-4456-9391-18746725179b/downloads/ProQOL_5_English_Self-Score.pdf?ver=1622777390411 (here))

Secondary traumatic stress

Euthanasia and suicide

Compassion fatigue in middle age

Dr. Dicks' struggle with burnout and compassion fatigue

Knowing your own limits and having boundaries

Developing compassion satisfaction

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What is a boundary?

Types of boundaries

Soft, rigid, and healthy boundaries

Tips for creating healthy boundaries

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What is organizational compassion fatigue?

Contributing factors and risk factors.

The consequences of organizational compassion fatigue.

The importance of community and teamwork.

How to reduce/manage organizational compassion fatigue and burnout.

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The difference between primary and secondary, or vicarious, trauma.

How secondary traumatic stress contributes to compassion fatigue.

Types of trauma in animal protection work.

Symptoms of secondary traumatic stress.

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month!

The difference between coaches, therapists, and psychiatrists

Top tips for finding a great therapist

Where to find your therapist

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May is National Walking Month!

The mental benefits of walking.

How walking can help with symptoms of compassion fatigue.

When, where, and how long?

Start small and work your way up!

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What causes compassion fatigue?

Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma

Secondary traumatic stress

Occupational burnout

The difference between pain and suffering

How the fight or flight system impacts compassion fatigue

How to trigger a relaxation response

Self-care

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The Stages of Change Model: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse

Top tips for progressing through the stages

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What is compassion fatigue?

What are the symptoms of compassion fatigue?

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