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8/10/20 1 compassion fatigue & mindful self-care when helping others hurts…. AUGUST 11, 2020 1 quick check 1. How often are you tired and struggle to get to work? 2. How often do you feel physically drained, as if your batteries were dead? 3. Do you believe that working in this field has changed the way you behave? 4. Do you feel as if you are working harder yet accomplishing less? 5. Do you feel emotionally detached from your work or people? 2 Answer yesor noto the questions below: 1.__ Personal concerns commonly intrude on my professional role. 2.__ My colleagues seem to lack understanding. 3.__ I find even small changes enormously draining. 4.__ I can’t seem to recover quickly after association with a traumatic event. 5.__ Association with trauma affects me very deeply. 6.__ My clients’ stress affects me deeply. 7.__ I have lost my sense of hopefulness. 8.__ I feel vulnerable much of the time. 9.__ I feel overwhelmed by unfinished personal business. **Answering yesto four or more questions might indicate that you are suffering from compassion fatigue. This instrument is for informational purposes to serve as a quick check; it has not been validated. Figley, Charles R. (ed). Compassion Fatigue: Coping with Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorder in Those Who Treat the Traumatized. 3 Civil War —a soldiers heartWWI shell shockWWII combat exhaustion”“A-bomb disease&survivor syndromeVietnam post traumatic stress disorderCurrent compassion fatiguehistory 4 5 A.Work life B.Home life C.Both A and B D.I have a healthy balance of home and work life Does one of the following contribute to you feeling like your tank is empty? 6

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compassion fatigue & mindful self-care

when helping others hurts….

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quick check1. How often are you tired and struggle to get to work?

2. How often do you feel physically drained, as if your batteries were dead?

3. Do you believe that working in this field has changed the way you behave?

4. Do you feel as if you are working harder yet accomplishing less?

5. Do you feel emotionally detached from your work or people?

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Answer “yes” or “no” to the questions below:1.__ Personal concerns commonly intrude on my professional role.

2.__ My colleagues seem to lack understanding.

3.__ I find even small changes enormously draining.

4.__ I can’t seem to recover quickly after association with a traumatic event.

5.__ Association with trauma affects me very deeply.

6.__ My clients’ stress affects me deeply.

7.__ I have lost my sense of hopefulness.

8.__ I feel vulnerable much of the time.

9.__ I feel overwhelmed by unfinished personal business.

**Answering “yes” to four or more questions might indicate that you are suffering from compassion fatigue. This instrument is for informational purposes to serve as a quick check; it has not been validated.

Figley, Charles R. (ed). Compassion Fatigue: Coping with Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorder in Those Who Treat the Traumatized.

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Civil War — a “soldiers heart”WWI — “shell shock”WWII — “combat exhaustion” “A-bomb disease” &“survivor syndrome”

Vietnam — “post traumatic stress disorder”Current — “compassion fatigue”

history

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A.Work life

B.Home life

C.Both A and B

D.I have a healthy balance of home

and work life

Does one of the following contribute to you feeling like your tank is empty?

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What is it?

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"Compassion Fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of

tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it can create a secondary

traumatic stress for the helper.”DR. CHARLES FIGLEY

FRANCOISE MATHIEU

“This gradual and profound emotional and physical erosion of our ability to engage compassionately with other

people…particularly patients, clients, but also sometimes our loved ones.”

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“compassion fatigue occurs when there is discrepancy between what one is givingand what one is receiving”

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compassion fatigue• “cost of caring” • when care givers focus on others

without practicing self-care … can lead to destructive behaviors

• an occupational hazard –everyone will develop varying degrees of it

• attacks the very core of what brought us into this work - our empathy and compassion for others

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thinking or talking about suicide or harming oneself

reduced sense of personal accomplishment

prolonged depression and apathy

Inability to cope with problems and daily activitiesdepletion of physical and intellectual energy

Happens when

overworked, stressed,

and involved in demanding situations

over a long period of

time

MAY FEEL TIRED, RUNDOWN, OVERWHELMED, AND IRRITABLE

warning signs for compassion fatigue

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compassion fatigue. . . formally known as

• secondary traumatic stress disorder• burnout• secondary victimization• vicarious traumatization• emotional hijacking• cumulative stress

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signs of secondary traumatic stress

also evident in our own emotional numbing and our wish “not to know”pandemic: COVID-19

What are other signs?

manifests as reactions of grief, rage, and outrage, which grow as we repeatedly hear about and see our persons’pain and loss

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impact of chronic stress3 types of stress – routine, sudden negative changes and traumatic stress

most report moderate-to-high stress levels

70-80% of all doctor visits are for stress-related and stress induced illnesses

stress associated with diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, and anxiety

NIMH Fact Sheet on Stress, 204, USDHHS: Healthy People; APA: Stress in America Survey; Mayo Clinic: “Chronic stress puts your health at risk.“

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• stress will affect work performance

• stress in the workplace will carry on to your personal life

• stress-related losses cost organizations billions of dollars annually

stress: the body’s reaction to a tense situation

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How I’m affected!

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chronicfatigue

• lessening of compassion • hopelessness • decrease in experiences of pleasure • constant stress and anxiety • pervasive negative attitude • decrease in productivity • increase in “righting reflex” • inability to focus feelings of

incompetence and self-doubt • imbalance of empathy and objectivity

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“largest risk factor is human service work”

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contributing factorsünature of the jobünot talking about itüworkload management ünegative workplace

environment ülack of resourcesücoworker personality

styles

üproblems in personal lifeüpoor coping skillsüstressülack of effective support

systems üstuck in your personal

warzone

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compassion fatigue

burnout

anxiety

PTSD

depression

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secondary traumaprimary trauma

§ re-experiencing §hyperarousal§avoidance

§ figley§ justifying negative

behaviors

PTSD vicarious trauma

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fatigue

stressanxiety

sugar/salt cravingsblood sugar changesblood pressure changes

unexplained aches/pain

gastrointestinal

issuesincreased belly fat

low libidoincreased infections

frequent headachespostural hypotensionmemory changes

"No scientific proof exists to support adrenal fatigue as a true medical condition.”

THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY (2018)

adrenal fatigue?

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adrenal fatigue?1. eat breakfast before 10am

2. drink a glass of water in the morning with a pinch of real salt in it

3. eat frequent small meals

4. avoid high-glycemic carbohydrates

5. eat mindfully

6. avoid refined flour products

7. avoid the foods you are sensitive to

8. limit or avoid intake of potassium rich foods

9. eat tablespoon of coconut oil throughout the day

10. combine fat protein and carbs at every meal

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What is job burnout?form of extreme stress where you lack motivation and the desire to work

• tardiness• absence• complaining• lack of quality

burnout

inefficacy cynicism

exhaustion

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FRANCOISE MATHIEU

mental health continuum

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write on your nametag… your personal baggage

DEATH

BROKENSH* TSHOW

suicidal thoughts PTSD

DEPRESSION

past relationships

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FRANCOISE MATHIEU

window of tolerance

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What do we know about sleep?

• 7- 9 hours • bed is for two things• understand napping• natural sleep, not sedation• regularity, dark & cold• nighttime routine

What we do from here on out!

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consequences

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poor self-care +

=

exposures

compassion fatigue

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Managing your time without setting priorities is like

shooting randomly and calling whatever you hit the target.

PETER TURLA

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if left untreated…

• slide farther down the continuum• interferes with the ability to

function• fall into the agony of addictions• self-destructive behaviors• suicide/homicide

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hands-on assessment

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The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) is a 30

item self report that measures the positive and negative

aspects of caring. It measures compassion satisfaction and

compassion fatigue

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denial is one of the most detrimental symptoms of compassion fatigue and life stress• it can easily hinder your ability to assess the level of fatigue and stress in your

life as well as thwart your efforts to begin the healing process

• Compassion Fatigue Self-Test

• Life Stress Self-Test

hands on assessments

**while they will never replace a qualified medical diagnosis, they may help you determine if you need to seek further assistance

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compassion satisfaction

• fulfillment from helping others

• positive aspects of working as a helper

• mitigates the adverse effects of burnout and compassion fatigue

(Conrad & Keller-guenther, 2006 And Stamm, 2009)

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compassion satisfaction

• is about the pleasure you derive from being able to do your work well

• you may feel positively about your colleagues or your ability to contribute to the work setting or even the greater good of society

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• truthfully locate yourself on the sliding scale

• prioritize = let go of work during your off hours

• practice good self-care• develop coping skills/find healthy outlets

• have the conversation • reach out for professional help

suffering from compassion fatigue? Life stress?

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shifting towards the green

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better mood

more energy

better memory

health

better attention

brain protection

self-esteem

coping

neurotransmitters

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“If your compassion doesn’t include yourself, it is

incomplete.”JACK KORNFIELD

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helper pocket card

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unhealthy ways of coping• acts of frustration towards loved ones• use substances to include but not limited to alcohol • deny stress• minimize issues• get depressed • get anxious • over intellectualize

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discuss coping skills

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out-of-balance

wellness wheel

What is out of balance in your life?

physical

intellectual

emotional

spiritual

social

occupational

wellness

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limit alcohol intake

Alcohol raises blood pressure and can harm liver, brain, and heart…

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quit smoking§ injures blood vessel walls§ speeds up process of hardening of

the arteries§ once you quit, your risk of having a

heart attack is reduced after one year

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“My tank is empty!”

“Let’s refill it!”

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“If you have no compassion for yourself, then you are not

able of developing compassion for others.”

DALAI LAMA

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Mr. Rogers Theory51

in-balancewellness wheelwellness

physical

spiritual

social

intellectual

emotional

occupational

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holistic approach

life balance

physicalfamily

mental

spiritualcommunity

social

financial

professional

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mindful self-care

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Dalai Lama

“In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel “burnout” setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term perspective.”

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be physically active

• helps lower blood pressure and lose/maintain weight

• 30 minutes of moderate level activity on most days of the week (Can even break it up into 10 minute sessions)

• use stairs instead of elevator, get off bus two stops early, park your car at the far end of the lot and walk

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• getting along with others is an important part of keeping your job

• if you can’t think of anything positive to say don’t say anything at all• negative employees don’t help the overall atmosphere of a

workplace• cooperate with your fellow employees/students whenever possible

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relationships§ Harvard study (TEDx)

§ openly communicate

§ healthy friendships outside of work

§ healthy friendships with coworkers

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mindful self-care• make a commitment to let go

of work in your “off” hours and get plenty of rest

• relax and do things you enjoy doing again

• give yourself permission to exercise and eat properly… nutritional foods that energize you

• debrief and talk about your experiences with a good listener

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gut brain axismicrobiome

good vs. bad balance

inflammation - cancer

leaky gut syndrome

behavior and emotion

stress-related andmental health disorders

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• probiotic - plain yogurt, kefir, cottage cheese, fresh sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, apple cider vinegar, and miso

• prebiotic - artichokes, leeks, onions, garlic, chicory, cabbage, asparagus, legumes, and oats

• supplements – blood labs• not just a healthy diet but the

right diet for you• make it a lifestyle

steps to take:

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relaxation

• reduce S-T-R-E-S-S: just breathe 5 in & out• breathe D-E-E-P diaphragm/abdomen inhale

• Exhale: abdomen moves in• Check yourself – Inhale …. Exhale

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• CEO’s, entrepreneurs, physicians, parents = keys to productivity, efficiency and stress relief

• better concentration• more productivity• boosted immunity• greater compassion• acting more present in your relationship• move closer towards enlightenment

mindfulness meditation

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5 ways to help yourself

mindfulness meditationkeeping a journala daily act of self-centeringstaying connected sociallydon’t be afraid to ask for help

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self care tips:1. take stock of what’s on your plate2.start a self-care idea collection3. find time for yourself every day4.delegate- learn to ask for help5.have a transition from work to home6. lean to say no (or yes) more often7.assess your trauma input8. learn more about compassion fatigue9.consider joining a peer support group10.attend workshops11.consider working part time12.exercise

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• hiking• hunting / fishing• camping• wood working• gym / sports • shooting range• art• kayak / surfing• traveling• volunteering

• meditation / yoga• music• animals• cooking / nutrition • autobody• skydiving• scuba diving• gardening• board / video games• skiing / snowboarding

hobbies

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§ have an identity / purpose (outside of work)

§ mindfulness

§ have a conversation

§ have a method for disconnection (outlet)§ quick fixes

§ long lasting fixes

refill your tank…

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Be sure to take care of yourself or let someone else take care of you tonight!

homework

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cabhp.asu.edu

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thank youDenise Beagley, M.Sc.

Manager of Clinical Initiatives & TrainingWatts College of Public Services & Community Solutions

[email protected]

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references & resourcesProfessional Quality of Life CompassionSatisfaction, Compassion Fatigue andSecondary Traumatic Stresshttp://www.proqol.org

Compassion Fatigue Awareness Projecthttp://www.compassionfatigue.org

Dean-Aseael, K. and Franco, L. Stressed out! Practical tips for managing stress everyday stress [PDF document]. Retrieved from Lecture Notes Online Web site: http://www.slideshare.net/LiveOnNY/helping-the-helpers-occupational-stress-and-selfcare

Newell, Jason M., and Gordon A. MacNeil. "Professional burnout, vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue." Best Practices in Mental Health 6.2 (2010): 57-68.

Charles Figley

http://www.charlesfigley.com

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Please go to our website https://cabhp.asu.edu/content/trauma-informed-care for a list of evidence-based reference and materials used for developing this training including the following: SAMSHA TIP 57: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services, Resource Brief: Creating a Place of Healing and Forgiveness, Guidebook: Engaging Women in Trauma-Informed Peer Support Guide, CDC's Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study & Resilience Trumps ACES

Common Responses to Trauma & Coping Strategieshttp://www.trauma-pages.com/s/t-facts.phpManaging Traumatic Stresshttp://www.trauma-pages.com/s/strmantd.php

references & resources

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