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Compassion Fatigue in Mental Health
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Compassion fatigue is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often described as the negative cost of caring. It is sometimes referred to as secondary traumatic stress or burnout. It is especially relevant to mental health and substance abuse professionals. Compassion fatigue describes the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of helping others.
This course will explore where this can occur, signs of compassion fatigue, and how to help yourself and others.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Discuss Compassion Fatigue
- Explain what professions or situations this usually occurs
- Identify the signs of Compassion Fatigue
- Identify the symptoms of Compassion Fatigue
- Explain self-care
- Explain health boundaries
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCCBaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
State Approvals
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals CCAPPProvider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider # OS-21-336-0623 -
Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHCProvider Number BAP-#726. -
Florida Board of Dentistry-Dental LaboratoryProvider number 50-204 -
Florida Board of NursingProvider number NCE3508
Information
- Relevance: This course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals who bring their trauma, mental health difficulties, and substance abuse daily.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: 909723
- Credit Hours: 1
