In professions defined by care and connection, the very quality that enables meaningful support—empathy—can also pose a hidden risk. Compassion fatigue emerges when the emotional demands of caregiving exceed an individual’s capacity to cope, leading to exhaustion, detachment, and diminished effectiveness. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial not only for personal well-being but also for sustaining …
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