Episode 63 - Am I Experiencing Compassion Fatigue?

On today's episode of Yours Mentally we talk about Compassion Fatigue. This episode is in conversation with Aarushi Sabharwal who is a Counselling Psychologist.

We begin the episode by asking Aarushi what is compassion fatigue and who experiences it?We then go on to ask her what are the signs of compassion fatigue? 
We also talk about at which point in this pandemic is compassion fatigue going to peak? Has it peaked yet?
We then go on to ask Aarushi how does the helplessness that the frontline workers feel everyday lead to compassion fatigue? 
We also talk about whether mental health professionals experience compassion fatigue? If yes, then in what ways? 
We also discuss the relation and the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout? 
We talk about educators and do they experience compassion fatigue? If yes, then in what ways?
We also ask Aarushi what are the effects of compassion fatigue on the person who is affected? 
We then discuss why is it so important to stick together and fight this compassion fatigue when the pandemic continues to rage on.
Lastly we ask Aarushi how can others support someone who is going through compassion fatigue?

Feel free to reach out to Aarushi on Instagram at:
@aarushi1997

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