Compassion Fatigue Worksheet
By
HappierTherapy
Author bio
The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What are the theories behind this worksheet?
This worksheet is informed by principles from stress and coping theories, encouraging individuals to identify signs of compassion fatigue and adopt effective coping strategies.
It also draws from boundary-setting theory, emphasizing the importance of establishing personal and professional limits to prevent emotional exhaustion.
How will this worksheet help you?
This worksheet serves as a practical tool to raise awareness of compassion fatigue, providing individuals with a structured process to recognize, address, and prevent burnout.
Incorporating self-reflection and actionable steps, it empowers individuals to establish boundaries, prioritize self-care, and cultivate resilience, fostering a healthier and more sustainable approach to compassion-driven work.
How should you use this worksheet?
Guide the user through each question, fostering honest self-reflection on their experiences and emotions.
Encourage them to actively consider and implement the identified self-care strategies and boundaries in their daily life.
