Addressing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: How to Support Our Therapists & Healthcare Professionals

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Initiated Survivor

Kelsey Harper

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5 days ago

Survivors of sexual assault face unique challenges recovering from trauma and re-entering their lives. Clinical psychologist and survivor Kelsey Harper speaks directly to survivors and offers practical skills to reclaim their life. In this podcast, you will learn new skills to build a resilient life and gain inspiration from the community of survivors sharing their stories of grit and power.

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Addressing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: How to Support Our Therapists & Healthcare Professionals

Initiated Survivor

22 minutes 50 seconds

1 year ago

Addressing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: How to Support Our Therapists & Healthcare Professionals

In this episode, we’re shifting from gender-based violence to the unique challenges faced by all healthcare professionals — from psychologists and therapists to emergency responders. Addressing the high risk of burnout and compassion fatigue, I’m explaining how these professionals are uniquely vulnerable due to their roles. Burnout is characterized by chronic, unresolved stress leading to significant mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion, while compassion fatigue stems from witnessing the suffering of others. Moreover, BURNOUT IS NOT OUR FAULT. It is the result of systemic exploitation from late-stage capitalism and resource inequities. So how do we conquer it when it is not an individual problem? I’ll let you know my professional insights on interventions and community support, and the signs you need to look out for.

Watch the Full Video Podcast Here!

00:00 — Understanding Burnout in Healthcare Professionals 04:26 — The Reality of Burnout 05:05 — Symptoms and Impact of Burnout 08:13 — Causes and Risk Factors for Burnout 12:40 — Personal Experiences with Burnout 20:21 — Addressing Burnout and Moving Forward

Topics/Triggers:

· Burnout

· Trauma

· Stress

· Exhaustion

· Mental Health

· Depression

· Compassion Fatigue

· Chronic Pain

· Moral Injury

· Isolation

· Helplessness

· Disassociation

· Empathy

· Anxiety

· Anger

· Capitalism

· Survival Mode

· Work Culture

· Human Rights & Social Injustices

· Neurodivergence

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