Today I wanted to share information about compassion fatigue that has been created by the Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project.
They define compassion fatigue as – the situation where the caregiver is overwhelmed emotionally and physically by the act of caregiving that it can cause them to adopt destructive behaviors. –
I know that some of us will find this information extremely eye opening and comforting to know that there is a community out there with resources to help us find our way again. I also know, that for some of us, we experience more burnout that compassion fatigue.
But I do believe that we all could stand to practice more self-care: more times when we disconnect from social media, when we say no, when we use our boundaries to keep us safe, and of course that mochachino in the morning.
So have a look at their website and the resources they provide, I found it very helpful and so thought I would share it with you.
Have a fantastic day!