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Care for the care provider
It is important to be able to recognize indicators of compassion fatigue indirect
trauma, as awareness is the first step toward change.
Any professional working with trauma survivors can benefit from identifying
specific difficulties, assessing the contributing factors, targeting specific steps to
take, and getting support from friends or colleagues in taking those steps (ISTSS
2015).
Compassion fatigue and indirect trauma can be addressed by attending to basic
self care: worklife balance, ensuring quality time for play and rest. Healthy
nutritional practices and regular exercise are also essential.
Additionally, massage therapists can benefit from appropriate professional
training, connection with their colleagues, ongoing consultation for their work,
and a place to talk about their experience of indirect trauma and, when necessary,
professional assistance.
Finally, it is essential to embrace or restore meaning and hope. Each individual
must find ways to connect with whatever in life is meaningful and gives purpose
for that person (ISTSS 2015).
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