Compassion Fatigue

Many of you may be facing the most difficult role in your life as a caregiver/minister. You may find yourself in the midst of the most horrible disaster imaginable. Even though it is hard to imagine, God knew beforehand that you will be facing this disaster and He will provide the strength and energy to get you through. 

Compassion fatigue is defined as a natural consequence and by-product of caring for, listening to and helping those traumatized or learning about and hearing stories of those traumatized.

Who is Vulnerable?

* Those of us who have empathy and are exposed to a number of people with problems, exposed to trauma or who are traumatized.
* Trauma workers include police, emergency workers, therapists and pastors.
* We who have experienced trauma and trauma that remains unresolved. (The hurts and wounds of being a pastor)
* Those of us who view ourselves as saviors or rescuers.

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