Managing Compassion Fatigue - Online Inservice

Course overview

Compassion fatigue is a condition that manifests as emotional and physical exhaustion, leading to a reduced ability to empathize or show compassion for others. Often referred to as the "cost of caring," it is a significant concern for professionals in helping fields, especially those continuously exposed to the trauma and suffering of others. This course is designed to help healthcare workers understand, manage, and overcome compassion fatigue to ensure their well-being and maintain high-quality patient care. The course will explore the nature of compassion fatigue, its impact on healthcare workers, and the pathways leading to its development, such as burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and moral injury. Participants will learn about compassion satisfaction and how it can be harnessed to combat compassion fatigue. Through case studies and practical tools, this course provides actionable strategies for navigating compassion fatigue and building resilience.