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A glimpse into
Compassion Fatigue
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Tell me aboutCompassion fatigue
Tips to overcomeCompassion fatigue
I know what compassion fatigue is
Compassion Fatigue is…
O The emotional, social, and spiritual
exhaustion that causes a decline in
the desire, ability, and energy to feel
and care for others.
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When experiencing compassion fatigue in caregiving, you have
• Mood swings• Trouble remembering &
staying focused• Anger, frustration, and
irritableness• Avoid and withdraw from
caregiving tasks and duties
• Lose the ability to be objective and empathic
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How does
one develop
compassion
fatigue?
From being a lot of overs
O INVOLVED O IDENTIFYING O SENSITIVE
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I know a little about what compassion
fatigue is
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O Did you know that if left unchecked, and without a therapeutic break compassion fatigue is harmful?
Or
O That it’s common for caregivers, who’ve been involved a year or more to experience compassion fatigue.
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Compassion fatigue is
acute,
reversible,
and preventable.
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Tips to combat Compassion Fatigue
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Tip 1 Pace yourself
honor “me time”
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Tip 2
Create a
Personal Relaxation Space
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Tip 3 ENGAGE
in Healthy self-care activities
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Tip 4 MAINTAIN
Constructive boundaries
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Examples of some self-care rituals
• Yoga• Meditation • Jogging, walking, running
• Painting• Morning cup of coffee before
everyone wakes• Journaling• Prayer• Massages• Any form of exercise or
outdoor activity
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Remember
The most important think is to take care of yourself.
Caregiving is noble, its giving and its taking care of
family.
Caregivers, be informed, be EMPOWERED!
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