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Compassion Fatigue

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Compassion Fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped, to the degree that it can create a secondary traumatic stress for the helper.

— Dr. Charles Figley
Charles Figley is a university professor in the fields of psychology, family therapy, psychoneuroimmunology, family studies, social work, traumatology and mental health.

Compassion Fatigue - A Mental Health Condition

Compassion fatigue is a mental health condition. Medical practitioners who suffer from this condition find it hard to experience emotions such as happiness or sadness.

Why Do You Need This Course?

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Identify the causes of compassion fatigue

Identify the changing perceptions of euthanasia

Learn the techniques to prevent compassion fatigue

Gain an overview of how compassion fatigue can be treated

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This module is divided into the following topics with respective content. The topics are independent and must be accessed in sequence.

After completing each topic, you will be redirected to this page to proceed further.

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TOPIC 1
Compassion fatigue
TOPIC 2
Changing perceptions of euthanasia
TOPIC 3
Preventing compassion fatigue
TOPIC 4
Treating compassion fatigue
TOPIC 5
Key takeaways
TOPIC 6
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