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Compassion Fatigue Compassion Fatigue has been called an occupational hazard (Figley, 1995) for those in the helping profession. Research shows that novice counselors are especially susceptible to this construct (Figley, 1995).

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Page 1: Compassion Fatigue Compassion Fatigue has been called an occupational hazard (Figley, 1995) for those in the helping profession. Research shows that novice

Compassion Fatigue

• Compassion Fatigue has been called an occupational hazard (Figley, 1995) for those in the helping profession.

• Research shows that novice counselors are especially susceptible to this construct (Figley, 1995).

Page 2: Compassion Fatigue Compassion Fatigue has been called an occupational hazard (Figley, 1995) for those in the helping profession. Research shows that novice

Compassion Fatiguing Supervision!

HELP FOR BOTH SUPERVISORS AND INTERNS

Julie Merriman, PHD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, CSCAssistant ProfessorDept. of Psychology and CounselingTarleton State [email protected]

Page 3: Compassion Fatigue Compassion Fatigue has been called an occupational hazard (Figley, 1995) for those in the helping profession. Research shows that novice

Heart Story

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Objectives

• Concepts of Compassion Fatigue

• Protective Factors

• Compassion Fatigue Symptoms and Risk Factors

• Prevention

• Supervision of Counselor Interns

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Providing education during internship concerning compassion fatigue and protective factors, such as self-care, can normalize struggles experienced by interns. Interns can be hesitant to discuss struggles encountered unless encouraged to do so by supervisors.

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Concepts of Compassion Fatigue

Secondary Traumatic

Stress

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Compassion Fatigue

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Secondary Traumatic Stress

• Behaviors and emotions resulting from knowledge about a traumatizing event experienced by another person

• Stress that results from helping this suffering person symptoms are nearly identical to posttraumatic stress disorder (Bride, Radey, & Figley, 2007).

• Figley (1995) originally referred to compassion fatigue under the broad term of secondary traumatic stress, but realized there were specific differences in the concept.

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Vicarious Trauma

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Countertransference

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Burnout

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Compassion Satisfaction

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Protective Factors

(Rank et al., 2009; Van Hook et al., 2009; Adams et al., 2008; Campbell, 2007; Figley, 2002a; Melchert et al., 1996; Sprang et al., 2007; Webb, 2006; Jacobson, 2006; Gentry, 2002; Figley 2002b; and Leon et al., 1999,)

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Risk Facto

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Compassion Fatigue Symptoms

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Prevention

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Purpose of Counselor Supervision

• Facilitate counselor’s professional and personal development

• Promote counselor competencies

• Promote accountable counseling services and programs (Bradley & Ladany, 2001)

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Five Basic Activities of Counselor Supervision

• Support• Consultation• Counseling* • Training and Instruction• Evaluation

*(referral may be required)

(Bradley & Ladany, 2001)

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Counselor Developmental Model

Six phases

•Lay Helper

•Beginning Student

•Advanced Student

•Novice Professional

•Experienced Professional

•Senior Professional(Ronnstad & Skovolt, 2003)

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Go forth with MINDFUL PURPOSE!

…Always with a sense of humor!