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The Compassion Fatigue Workbook: Creative Tools for Transforming Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Traumatization
Contributor(s): Mathieu, Françoise (Author)
ISBN: 1138127175     ISBN-13: 9781138127173
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $168.30  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: August 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Mental Health
- Psychology | Psychopathology - General
- Psychology | Practice Management
Dewey: 616.890
Series: Psychosocial Stress
Physical Information: 180 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

The Compassion Fatigue Workbook is a lifeline for any helping professional facing the physical and emotional exhaustion that can shadow work in the helping professions. Since 2001 the activities in this Workbook have helped thousands of helpers in the fields of healthcare, community mental health, correctional services, education, and the military. In addition to a comprehensive description of compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization, The Compassion Fatigue Workbook leads the reader through experiential activities designed to target specific areas in their personal and professional lives. It provides concrete strategies to help the reader develop a personalized plan for identifying and transforming compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization.

Topics covered include:

  • understanding compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
  • symptom checklist
  • targeting areas for strategic planning
  • understanding warning signs
  • assessing contributing factors
  • evaluating self-care
  • identifying triggers
  • solutions: personal, professional and organizational strategies.