From Compassion Fatigue to Resilience

Compassion Fatigue particularly afflicts those who work in the helping professions, caregivers and family members. One way of thinking about it is the physical and psychological exhaustion that diminishes one’s ability to feel compassion for others. To counteract compassion fatigue, you need to practice self-compassion, which will help you feel and function better. Try these simple tools which bring awareness and acceptance to your experience, and when practiced regularly, compassion.