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Caregivers are often so busy caring for others that they tend to neglect their own emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Studies confirm that caregivers play host to a high level of compassion fatigue.What is Compassion Fatigue?, Gift From Within- PTSD Resources, YouTube, 2010This is a video excerpt featuring Eric Gentry, PHD, LMHC, from his continuing education seminar video entitled “Compassion Fatigue Prevention & Resiliency Fitness for the Frontline”. “Compassion Fatigue Prevention & Resiliency Fitness for the Frontline” with Eric Gentry, PHD, LMHC, YouTube, 2014compassion fatigue is considered to be a secondary traumatic stress known to practitioners in the CPJJ field and can result in burnout. However, identifying the early signs of compassion fatigue and burnout can prevent or lessen the traumatic stress level of practitioners. In 3-5 paragraphs devise a plan for you to use in order to take good care of yourself to avoid compassion fatigue.
