Compassion Fatigue: Understanding, Preventing, and Healing

Compassion Fatigue: Understanding, Preventing, and Healing

Course Description

This course is designed to help individuals recognize, understand, and address compassion fatigue—the emotional and physical exhaustion that can result from caring deeply for others in times of need. Whether in care giving, ministry, or volunteer roles, compassion fatigue can quietly erode well-being, leading to burnout, detachment, or a diminished ability to serve effectively. This class provides a safe space to explore the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue, while offering practical strategies for prevention, renewal, and healing.

Course Objectives

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

• Define compassion fatigue and distinguish it from burnout and secondary traumatic stress.

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue in themselves and others.

• Explore the role of empathy and boundaries in preventing compassion fatigue.

• Learn evidence-based strategies for self-care, renewal, and resilience.

• Develop personalized practices to restore balance and maintain long-term well-being.

You are invited!

This class is designed for individuals who want to gain a deep understanding of compassion and fatigue and its effects. Join us!