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What is compassion fatigue?

What is compassion fatigue?

by Harriet Hodgson | Jun 22, 2015 | 24/7 Caregiving, Baby Boom Generation, Caregiver Burnout, Caring for a Parent, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Long Term Caregiving, Sandwich Generation | 46 comments

You’ve heard of burnout, but may not have heard of compassion fatigue. As more family members become caregivers, more seem to be learning about this term. A heavy workload and never-ending tasks may make you wonder if you’ve developed compassion fatigue. What is it...

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