At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Understand the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout
• Identify symptoms of compassion fatigue
• Determine a healthy coping strategy for each compassion fatigue symptom identified
Description:
Compassion Fatigue is a problem for many helping professionals. This training explores the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue, the signs of compassion fatigue, and healthy coping strategies to avoid compassion fatigue.
Keywords: Burnout, compassion, fatigue, preoccupation, cumulative trauma
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 07/20-22 (O)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 7/22-24 (CP).
