HMSV2510 — Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Stress Disorder
[Previously as: HUSV 280] An examination of the possible “cost of caring” among those who persons who have suffered trauma. “Compassion Fatigue” is a user-friendly term for secondary traumatic stress disorder. It applies to those emotionally affected by the trauma of another, such as those working with children, veterans, victims of domestic violence, terrorism, and major disaster survivors. Prevention strategies, effective treatment methods, and plans for recovery are considered. pring. Three