Empathic Strain (Compassion Fatigue)

Length: 90 minutes

This workshop provides an overview of how empathic strain (compassion fatigue) manifests in the caring professions and how individuals can address it in the workplace.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the risk factors and the physical, behavioural, and psychological signs for empathic strain.
• List some coping strategies to help manage, prevent or mitigate empathic strain.