The Compassion Fatigue Workbook: Creative Tools for Transforming Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Traumatization (Psychosocial Stress Series)

The Compassion Fatigue Workbook: Creative Tools for Transforming Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Traumatization (Psychosocial Stress Series)

<P><EM>The Compassion Fatigue Workbook</EM> is a lifeline for any helping professional facing the physical and emotional exhaustion that can shadow work in the helping professions. Since 2001 the activities in this <EM>Workbook </EM>have helped thousands of helpers in the fields of healthcare, community mental health, correctional services, education, and the military. In addition to a comprehensive description of compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization, <EM>The Compassion Fatigue Workbook</EM> leads the reader through experiential activities designed to target specific areas in their personal and professional lives. It provides concrete strategies to help the reader develop a personalized plan for identifying and transforming compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization.</P><br /><P>Topics covered include:</P><br /><UL><br /><LI>understanding compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma</LI><br /><LI>symptom checklist</LI><br /><LI>targeting areas for strategic planning</LI><br /><LI>understanding warning signs</LI><br /><LI>assessing contributing factors</LI><br /><LI>evaluating self-care</LI><br /><LI>identifying triggers</LI><br /><LI>solutions: personal, professional and organizational strategies.</LI></UL>