Compassion Fatigue

Kim, an advocate and activist, has working in the non-profit sector for almost 30 years, and that has been primarily focused on trauma, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health. She shares what compassion fatigue (also known as burnout) is, how it can impact our lives, and some ways to overcome and cope.

In this video, you’ll learn:

- What compassion fatigue is

- Other names for compassion fatigue: vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout

- The professions most at-risk for compassion fatigue

- Signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue

- The risk factors for compassion fatigue

- How organizations can help their workers experiencing compassion fatigue

- How to overcome compassion fatigue

Trigger warnings: Alcohol use, sexual assault