The Compassion Fatigue Workbook
Creative Tools for Transforming Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Traumatization
About the Book
The Compassion Fatigue Workbook 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 workbook 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, The Compassion Fatigue Workbook 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.
About the Author
Françoise Mathieu, M Ed., RP is an educator, speaker, and trauma-trained therapist with over 25-years working in the field of mental health and crisis work. She is the author of The Compassion Fatigue Workbook, founding member of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Consortium, and the Executive Director of TEND.
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