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Come to a FREE workshop on Compassion Fatigue and burnout. Learn how to identify the signs of compassion fatigue and how to manage it. Space is limited please sign up now for this FREE event. All are welcome.
Compassion Fatigue: Also called ³vicarious traumatization² or secondary traumatization (Figley, 1995). The emotional residue or strain of exposure to working with those suffering from the consequences of traumatic events. It differs from burn-out, but can co-exist. Compassion Fatigue can occur due to exposure on one case or can be due to a ³cumulative² level of trauma.
Burnout: Cumulative process marked by emotional exhaustion and withdrawal associated with increased workload and institutional stress, NOT trauma-related.
Primary Traumatic Stress: Primary stressors are those inherent in the extreme event, such as what was immediately experienced or witnessed, especially those things most contributing to a traumatic response.
