Who needs compassion fatigue treatment?
Compassion Fatigue in the workplace may be experienced by nurses, doctors and other caregivers who are responsible for treating the sick – both psychologically and physically. In some instances, these once-caring workers will actually become verbally or physically abusive towards their own patients – unable to cope with non-stop stress of their careers. Several careers are at a particularly high risk for compassion fatigue, including: • Men and women of the police department and fire department • Veterinarians and veterinary assistants • Teachers and youth counselors (especially those dealing with special needs children or working in poor, underprivileged areas). • Rescue workers who are constantly thrown into the line of fire • Dentists and dental professionals What is compassion fatigue treatment? Compassion fatigue treatment involves counseling the individual in order to help them cope with the symptoms of the disorder, and find solutions moving forward that will help them be better
