Treating Compassion Fatigue

by Charles R. Figley (Editor)

In recent years, much has occurred in the field of traumatology, including the widening of the audience and the awareness of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). This book from celebrated traumatology pioneer Charles Figley, further clarifies the concept of compassion fatigue through theory, research, and treatment. The basic thesis of this book is the identification, assessment, and treatment of compassion fatigue and this is done over eleven chapters, each from distinguished researchers in the field.

Genres: Psychology

236 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2002

Reviews

[Aljan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is chock full of valuable information. I would have liked to have seen it spend more time on giving and explaining tools for dealing with compassion fatigue (other than eat right, exercise and get enough sleep which is the stock answer) and burn out rather than focusing so much on defining it and who is prone to it. Still worth reading.