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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 — 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 — a lack of sympathy for suffering, as a result of continuous exposure to those in need of aid. [1980 85, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
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
fatigue — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 great tiredness ADJECTIVE ▪ extreme, severe ▪ swimmers who are in a state of extreme fatigue ▪ growing ▪ chronic ▪ … Collocations dictionary
compassion — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ deep, great ▪ genuine, true ▪ human VERB + COMPASSION ▪ be filled with … Collocations dictionary
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
