How to prevent compassion fatigue

By Sandra Williams, T.A.Psychotherapist/ supervisor at – The Therapists Chair Compassion fatigue is common in caring professions. As therapists, we care for our clients by metaphorically and emotionally holding them in session while they share a part of their life journey so far. As the client’s story unfolds, the therapist becomes a part of that … Read more

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Relational Needs

Relational Needs Security Physical and emotional vulnerabilities are protected, honoured and preserved The absence of actual or anticipated anger Validation To be validated and affirmed as being significant Our thoughts, and feelings are validated as significant and important to another person, someone cares about how things are for us. Acceptance Acceptance by a stable dependable … Read more

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