- compassion fatigue
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a lack of sympathy for suffering, as a result of continuous exposure to those in need of aid.[1980-85, Amer.]
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compassion fatigue
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Compassion fatigue — (also known as a secondary traumatic stress disorder) is a condition characterised by a gradual lessening of compassion over time. It is common among trauma victims and individuals that work directly with trauma victims. It was first diagnosed in … Wikipedia
compassion fatigue — comp assion fat.igue n [U] if you are suffering from compassion fatigue, you have stopped feeling sympathy for people and do not want to give any more money to help them, because you have seen so many reports on television, in newspapers etc… … Dictionary of contemporary English
compassion fatigue — compas′sion fatigue n. cvb a lack of sympathy for suffering, as a result of continuous exposure to those in need of aid • Etymology: 1980–85, amer … From formal English to slang
compassion fatigue — noun indifference to charitable appeals on behalf of people in need, experienced as a result of the frequency of such appeals … English new terms dictionary
compassion fatigue — /kəmˈpæʃən fətig/ (say kuhm pashuhn fuhteeg) noun a physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion that reduces one s ability to care for others, as caused by long periods of demanding caregiving …
compassion fatigue — a lack of sympathy for suffering, as a result of continuous exposure to those in need of aid. [1980 85, Amer.] … Useful english dictionary
Compassion (disambiguation) — Compassion is a profound and positive human emotion prompted by the pain of others. The following are related: Compassion fatigue Radical compassion Self compassion Compassion may also refer to: Organizations Compassion International, a Christian … Wikipedia
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Compassion — This article is about the virtue. For the Christian child sponsorship organization, see Compassion International. Great Compassion redirects here. For Great Compassion Dhāranī, see Nīlakantha dhāranī. Compassion personified: a statue at the Epcot … Wikipedia
