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Recognizing the Signs of Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

Recognizing the Signs of Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

March 30, 2022

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From the research perspective, burnout is considered one of the elements of Compassion Fatigue. From the organizational and social work perspective, it is often distinguished as being different from compassion fatigue in that burnout arises from where one works, whereas compassion fatigue is associated with the work you do. Here are three primary characteristics of burnout according to psychologists and social workers. From the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.