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Mrs. Rhonda McInroy, LMSW, LMHC is a counselor in Davenport, IA specializing in counseling.
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Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue (CF) is the physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from exposure to traumatized people. Compassion fatigue is also called secondary traumatic stress or ''compassion burnout.'' People with compassion fatigue internalize distress after repeatedly helping others or identifying with others in their suffering. This internalized distress can slowly destabilize people's mental health and disrupt their ability to help others. The process of taking on other's stressful experiences is also known as ''vicarious trauma.'' Over the course of months or years, vicarious trauma can culminate into compassion fatigue.
Those who have witnessed high mortality rates, extreme violence, and repeated trauma (such as social workers, firefighters, emergency response workers, and law enforcement officers) are more likely to experience compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue can also happen to therapists and psychologists over the course of their work. Eventually, exhaustion and stress may undermine people's ability to provide assistance to others. Compassion fatigue does not necessarily stop people from helping others or performing their jobs; they may continue to serve, but with a dwindling sense of empathy. As a result, compassion fatigue is frequently not recognized and left untreated. Others with compassion fatigue may feel inclined to isolate themselves from others or to resign from their profession. Compassion fatigue is characterized by the following symptoms:
Compassion fatigue can be diagnosed by a therapist or counselor. As compassion fatigue is not an officially recognized mental health disorder, a diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety may be an initial diagnosis. Similarly, people with compassion fatigue may be treated with antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication. Talk therapy and group therapy sessions can help those suffering from compassion fatigue express their feelings and build a support network. Taking personal time away from work, exercising regularly, and having a healthy diet and sleep schedule may also greatly ameliorate compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue can affect some of the most dedicated professionals. It is not a reflection of being able to care for others, but rather, of caring and helping others too much. With treatment, those with compassion fatigue are often able to practice self-care and to continue their work with a stronger sense of purpose.
She has a state license in Iowa.
Licensed In: Iowa
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Ms. Rhonda McInroy's specialty is counseling. Clinical interests for Ms. McInroy include domestic abuse, compassion fatigue, and sleep problems.
