EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 17 MIN
Ep. 51: Are You Vulnerable to Compassion Fatigue? External Risk Factors
from Beyond Compassion Fatigue: Make Your Passion for Helping Animals Sustainable! · host Jen Blough
In part one of this two-part mini-series, I talk about some of the external risk factors that can make people in animal care, welfare, rescue, vet med, and activism more vulnerable to developing compassion fatigue. We'll explore: How our environment, workplace, community, culture, and other outside risk factors make us more susceptible to developing compassion fatigue. The problem with "too much and not enough." My own struggles with compassion fatigue and what I've learned What we need to change A sneak peek at my new forthcoming book and compassion fatigue certification! Resources mentioned: CFPAW certification info and waitlist
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In part one of this two-part mini-series, I talk about some of the external risk factors that can make people in animal care, welfare, rescue, vet med, and activism more vulnerable to developing compassion fatigue.
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