Book: Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community

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Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community (Paperback)

by Charles R. Figley (Author)

 

Book Description

Compassion fatigue---the exhaustion caused by the demands of being empathic and

helpful to those who are suffering---is found at every level among the

underserved, underappreciated, and uncomplaining caregivers in animal-related

fields. In this ground-breaking book, two prominent leaders in the field

examination the causes of compassion fatigue and offer help to those who suffer

from it.

Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community is a must-read for

• animal shelter employees, volunteers, and board members

• veterinarians, and veterinary practice and veterinary hospital staffs

• wildlife rehabilitators

• breed-rescue or equine-rescue volunteers

 

 

Animal Care workers are vulnerable to Compassion Fatigue, a form of PTSD.,

physical, mental and emotional exhaustion because of their unique job stresses.

Job stresses include very ill animals, euthenasia, not enough time, lack of team

work, and at times difficult pet owners.

 

This book explains what Compassion Fatigue is, how it is different than Burnout,

and how to measure that against Compassion Satisfaction. What are the stressors

that can lead to compassion fatigue? What can you do about it if you see it in

yourself and others? This book by psychologists, Figley & Roop present self help

resources, exercises, suggestions and tips to help yourself and your co-workers.