Title: Coping with Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue
Headings: Coping with Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue
Coping with Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue
What is Secondary Traumatic Stress?
What are the Symptoms of Secondary Traumatic Stress?
How is Compassion Fatigue Different?
12 Therapeutic Strategies for Coping with Secondary Traumatic Stress
Self-Care is an Essential

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July 11, 2016 by: Violet Aura Leave a Comment
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There may be a good chance that you or someone you know is trying to work through symptoms of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) or Compassion Fatigue without having any idea what either of the terms mean. And if you are already aware that you experience either STS or Compassion Fatigue and are struggling to find a way to cope, you are not alone. Many healthcare workers, caregivers, rights activists, lightworkers, empaths and intuitives experience symptoms of either or both Secondary Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue as a side-effect of their work or engagements. If you are not sure why you might be experiencing feelings of distress or trauma, hopefully you will find this information to be helpful towards guiding your emotional compass in a direction that feels more healthy and stable consistently. Sometimes the terms Secondary Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue are used interchangeably. Some professionals agree however, that the two terms should be separated based on the severity and varying degrees of stress symptoms. This article is not meant to diagnose or treat symptoms. Please contact a licensed mental healthcare professional with concerns about diagnosis. What is Secondary Traumatic Stress?