Paperback: 134 pages
Publisher: Humane Society Press February 23, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0974840076
ISBN-13: 978-0974840079
Product Dimensions:
8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Product Description
Compassion fatigue---the exhaustion caused by the demands of being empathic and helpful to those who are suffering---is found at every level among the underserved, underappreciated, and uncomplaining caregivers in animal-related fields. In this ground-breaking book, two prominent leaders in the field examination the causes of compassion fatigue and offer help to those who suffer from it. Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community is a must-read for
• animal shelter employees, volunteers, and board members
• veterinarians, and veterinary practice and veterinary hospital staffs
• wildlife rehabilitators
• breed-rescue or equine-rescue volunteers
About The Author
Charles R. Figley, Ph.D., is Fulbright fellow and professor, and director of the Traumatology Institute, College of Social Work, at Florida State University. He is the author of more than twenty books, most of which address post-traumatic stress disorder and compassion fatigue.
Robert G. Roop, Ph.D., is vice president, Human Resources and Education, for The Humane Society of the United States. He holds a master’s degree in community counseling psychology and a doctorate in human resource management and has lead dozens of seminars and workshops on compassion fatigue for animal-care professionals nationwide.
