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Mindful Minute: Compassion Fatigue vs. Burnout
By: Koryn Sheppard
Compassion fatigue—also known as secondary stress reaction, secondhand shock, secondary traumatic stress, or vicarious trauma—refers to the physical, emotional, and psychological toll of helping others experiencing stress or trauma. It often stems from working in high-stress environments. Compassion fatigue fundamentally alters one’s worldview due to repeated exposure to trauma and can result in a blunted or inability to feel compassion.