Date of Paper
5-2016
Type of Paper
Clinical research paper
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Renee Hepperlen
Department/School
Social Work
Abstract
This study was completed as a systematic review looking into effective self-care for those working with trauma and at risk populations. This study looked into how compassion fatigue can be combated by compassion satisfaction. By workers actively and effectively practicing self-care they are able to increase their own compassion satisfaction, which allows them to fight off both compassion fatigue and burnout. This study was able to identify exercise, spirituality, mindfulness, and personal support all as popular and effective self-care strategies commonly used by mental workers.
Recommended Citation
Birr, Jaime. (2016). Treating Compassion Fatigue among Those Working With Trauma and High Risk Populations. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/561