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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Veterinarians Are A Dying Breed

Every morning, animal rescue workers and veterinarians walk into their clinics, shelters, and hospitals ready to save lives. Yet, behind the scenes... the emotional toll... can be devastating.
Mental health
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Parenting
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
1 month ago

The Hidden Toll of Caregiving for Neurodivergent Kids

Parenting neurodivergent children can lead to compassion fatigue, a profound emotional depletion stemming from the deep empathy required in caregiving.
Parenting
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
1 month ago

The Hidden Toll of Caregiving for Neurodivergent Kids

Parenting neurodivergent children can lead to compassion fatigue, a profound emotional depletion stemming from the deep empathy required in caregiving.
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Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When the World Is Burning and You're Still in Slippers

Modern life balances remarkable progress with deep societal challenges.
Small, intentional actions can lead to meaningful change without leading to compassion fatigue.
Emphasizing gratitude can help navigate the complexities of modern suffering.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I left vet school to start a cat-sitting business. I'd never go back to a salaried job.

I realized that I had to do something totally different. I wanted a job where I could reclaim my love for working with animals.
NYC startup
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Keeping Your Heart Open to Care Without Burning Out

Empathic distress fatigue is often misidentified as compassion fatigue among caregivers.
Viewing care as a limited resource can exacerbate caregiver burnout.
'We-care' practices can help improve caregiver resilience and capacity.
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