Moving beyond the comfort zone: compassion fatigue in nursing and care

This session aims to acknowledge and raise awareness of the effects of compassion fatigue in the nursing and healthcare profession. Strategies are offered to develop resilience and maintain physical and mental wellbeing

• - What is compassion fatigue? Exploring definitions
• - Consider the effects of compassion fatigue
• - Discuss what is meant by resilience
• - identify strategies to maintain wellbeing and avoid burnout