2020 was a challenging year, to say the least.
An unprecedented pandemic, racial injustices, political polarization, and natural disasters left many of us feeling exhausted.
What Is Compassion Fatigue?
Carla Marie Manly, practicing clinical psychologist, author, and speaker.
Additionally, this condition is referred to as second-hand shock or secondary traumatic stress disorder, points outDr.
Yvonne Thomas, a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in self-esteem and anxiety.
Its important to highlight that people outside these professions can be affected, too.
Compassion fatigue is becoming a broader issue as weve all been exposed to significant upheaval and repeated stress.
There has undoubtedly be so much suffering andDr.
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It’s just not possible to keep up with such a high standard of care without recharging.
Well, the first step is to engage in regular self-care.
It doesnt make you a bad person to set boundaries.
In fact, it makes you a healthier person.
