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Compassion Fatigue |
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In recent years there has been a growing concern for health and human services providers who are consistently dealing with emotionally charged encounters. Compassion Fatigue is a syndrome that is distinct from the more widely known concept of Burnout, and its accompanying signs and symptoms include a sense of detachment, difficulty making empathetic connections with patients/clients and disruptions in one's personal relationships. The pace of clinical practice, and the requirement to make swift transitions from one situation to another require specific self-care measures. This workshop will explore:
Participants will have the opportunity to assess their risk factors, and develop and evaluate strategies for remaining emotionally healthy in the long term.
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Valerie Hart, Ed.D., APRN, BC, is associate professor of nursing at USM, where she teaches graduate courses in the advanced-practice psychiatric nursing concentration. She has maintained a private practice since 1980 and is past president of the Maine Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Association.
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Wednesday, November 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration has ended. Please browse courses for future offerings of this course. $135 (6 contact hours/ 0.6 CEUs) |
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