Ways to Avoid Compassion Fatigue

Offering a supportive hand

Need some guidance on how to manage your compassion energy?

Tell yourself that "I can":
  • Have a manageable patient load, know and set boundaries and limits.
  • Use as many “others” as possible in my work with patients, work as a team.
  • Take a “Mental Health Day” when needed.
  • Laugh, joke, have time to unwind.
  • Have a holistic approach to taking care of myself – mind, body, feelings spirituality. Let go, do not allow stress or take on others’ stress, reduce anxiety, recognize choices.
  • Have an understanding supervisor.
  • Have supervision with supervisor and peers.
  • Get and give feedback with supervisor and peers.
  • Read materials and go to workshops and training seminars related to compassion fatigue.
  • Be assertive with feelings and concerns.
  • Let people know my limits.
  • Process, talk things out. Talk to a health care professional if needed.
  • Have a safe work environment.
  • Stay organized.

Shireen Motara is an African Feminist, Certified Coach and Founder CEO of Tara Transform and The Next Chapter.

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