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Managing Compassion Fatigue

Compassion fatigue is a condition that manifests as emotional and physical exhaustion, leading to a reduced ability to empathize or show compassion for others. Often referred to as the "cost of caring," it is a significant concern for professionals in helping fields, especially those continuously exposed to the trauma and suffering of others. This course is designed to help healthcare workers understand, manage, and overcome compassion fatigue to ensure their well-being and maintain high-quality patient care.

The course will explore the nature of compassion fatigue, its impact on healthcare workers, and the pathways leading to its development, such as burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and moral injury. Participants will learn about compassion satisfaction and how it can be harnessed to combat compassion fatigue. Through case studies and practical tools, this course provides actionable strategies for navigating compassion fatigue and building resilience.

Objectives

Upon conclusion of this course, the participant should be able to:

Identify the symptoms and impact of compassion fatigue and understand its significance in the context of healthcare work.
Analyze why healthcare workers are at higher risk for compassion fatigue and the contributing factors involved.
Explore how compassion fatigue affects empathy and the implications for patient care.
Recognize the pathways to compassion fatigue, including burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and moral injury, and their effects on healthcare workers.
Implement strategies to harness compassion satisfaction to counteract the effects of compassion fatigue and enhance job satisfaction.
Utilize practical tools and techniques to navigate and manage compassion fatigue effectively.
Analyze case studies that demonstrate the successful implementation of compassion satisfaction strategies and their outcomes.
Create and apply wellness strategies to build resilience, combat compassion fatigue, and maintain well-being in healthcare settings.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Understanding Compassion Fatigue

Chapter 2: Healthcare Workers Are at Greater Risk for Compassion Fatigue

Chapter 3: Compassion Fatigue and Empathy in Healthcare Workers

Chapter 4: Common Avenues for the Development of Compassion Fatigue

Chapter 5: The Pathways to Compassion Fatigue: Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Moral Injury

Chapter 6: Harnessing Compassion Satisfaction to Overcome Compassion Fatigue

Chapter 7: Case Studies: Successful Implementation of Compassion Satisfaction Strategies

Chapter 8: Tools to Navigate Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare Workers

Chapter 9: The Importance of Giving Care from a Place of Satisfaction in the Healthcare Setting

Chapter 10: Wellness Strategies to Combat Compassion Fatigue and Build Resilience for Healthcare Workers

Price: $12.00

Contact Hour: 1

Course Author

Carey Peerman

Dr. Peerman earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago (2019), a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Radford University (2001), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Radford University (1998). She is a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives, a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, and a Registered Nurse. Additionally, Dr. Peerman also holds certificates in Healthcare Administration- Long Term Care from Mary Baldwin College, Executive Leadership from The University of Notre Dame, Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean DFSS from Aventa, a certificate in Gerontology from The University of Texas-Austin and is a Certified Quality Professional. She also serves as a Healthcare Consultant and is owner of Clear Edge Consulting, LLC. She is the author of Authentic Leadership: Your Journey to a Five-Star Career and The Resilient Leader: A Foundational Guide to Developing Resilient Leadership Vol.1.

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