Compassion Fatigue: Helping Those Who Help Others (Knowledge is Power)

Compassion fatigue only effects those in the helping profession: Doctors, nurses, law enforcement, EMT's, firefighters, teachers, therapists and many others. These individuals are selfless heroes that strive to help others.. Dr. Adams' work (dissertation) provides insight into the history of compassion fatigue as well as ways to help mitigate or eliminate compassion fatigue.