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When helping hurts : compassion fatigue and the veterinary care professional /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ayl, Kathleen, 1954-
Corporate Author: American Animal Hospital Association
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lakewood, Colo. : American Animal Hospital Association Press, [2013]
Subjects:
Veterinarians > Psychology.
Veterinary medicine > Social aspects.
Pet loss > Psychological aspects.
Euthanasia of animals > Psychological aspects.
Human-animal relationships.
Burnout, Professional > psychology.
Veterinarians > psychology.
Animal Technicians > psychology.
Empathy.
Mental Fatigue > psychology.
Table of Contents:
  • Understanding when helping hurts
  • Inner and outer factors leading to compassion fatigue
  • Honoring the bond of attachment
  • Euthanasia and its emotional impact on the team
  • Recognizing the symptoms of compassion fatigue
  • No script, no road map
  • Getting help : finding a compassion fatigue specialist
  • Coping : the importance of self-care
  • Creating a personalized self-care plan
  • Now where? The future of compassion fatigue in the veterinary industry.