The concept of compassion fatigue is a term used to represent the cost of caring about and for traumatized people. It is the emotional residue of exposure to working with the suffering, particularly those suffering from the consequences of traumatic events. Professionals who work with people, particularly those who are suffering, must contend with not only the “normal” levels of stress or dissatisfaction with work, but also with emotional and personal feelings for the suffering. Nurses are among the professionals especially vulnerable to compassion fatigue along with emergency care workers, counselors, mental health professionals, medical professionals, clergy, advocate volunteers, and human service workers. Do you ever feel as though you are losing your sense of self to the clients you serve? Have you experienced lingering feelings of helplessness, frustration, or anger, especially following a particularly stressful situation? Do you feel too tired, have you become more cynical, or feel very isolated and alone? You may be suffering from compassion fatigue.

Course Publication Date: April 29, 2019

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Author: Denise L. Gray RN, MAS, BSN, CCM Course No: CF041019 Contact Hours: 1.00 Delivery Method: Online Self Study Category: Career and Self Community & Home Health Critical Care Medicine Geriatric Medicine Medical & Surgical Issues Oncologic Medicine Oregon AFH / AMH / APD / DD Pediatric Medicine Professional Issues Psychiatric & Mental Health

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