,Trauma and Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helpers

Trauma and Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helpers


 

Publication Date: March 2003

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Jacinto Inbar; Michael Ganor

Research Area: Social conditions

Keywords: Trauma; Social Work; Mental Health

Type: Report

Abstract:

This article deals with the psychological effects of exposure to continuous trauma events on professionals, who themselves are in need of supportive interventions. These professionals, who are in the secondary circle of trauma, experience compassion fatigue or emotional burnout. Structured interventions are now in place to strengthen the resilience of helping professionals.

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, v.79 no.2-3, Winter-Spring 2002-2003.