Understanding and Managing Compassion Fatigue
American Behavioral Clinics2025-05-19T13:38:12-05:00Compassion fatigue is a silent strain that often affects those who devote their lives to helping others—healthcare professionals, therapists, first responders, and even family caregivers. Sometimes called “the cost of caring,” compassion fatigue can develop when emotional and physical exhaustion from caring for others accumulates over time, leading to a gradual decline in empathy, [...]