glimpse into compassion fatigue

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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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