Overcoming Compassion Fatigue

Welcome to “Overcoming Compassion Fatigue,” a video lesson intended to help you understand what compassion fatigue is and how to minimize its effects. From this lesson, you’ll first learn about how compassion fatigue is the result of the combination of secondary trauma and cumulative burnout. Then, this lesson covers who is most at risk of experiencing compassion fatigue and what the common symptoms are. Finally, you’ll learn various methods for mitigating the effects of compassion fatigue. By applying the tips from this lesson, you will be able to become more resilient to workplace stressors and renew your ability to care for others effectively no matter what your job is.