Professional burnout, or simply burnout, is a state of physical, psychological, emotional, and/or spiritual fatigue. Burnout is a process which occurs cumulatively over time with contributing factors related to the individual, populations served, and the organization (Newell & Nelson-Gardell, 2014).
Professionals who are highly motivated, idealistic, and highly empathic are at greater risk for burnout. This can be the caused by two reasons. First, the lack of clear boundaries as to what their role consists of and second, the disappointment which arises if they feel ineffective in moving toward their care goals (Decker, Constantine Brown, Ong, & Stiney-Ziskind, 2015).
Compassion Fatigue
Social workers use empathy as a necessary part of their
Professionals who are highly motivated, idealistic, and highly empathic are at greater risk for burnout. This can be the caused by two reasons. First, the lack of clear boundaries as to what their role consists of and second, the disappointment which arises if they feel ineffective in moving toward their care goals (Decker, Constantine Brown, Ong, & Stiney-Ziskind, 2015).
Compassion Fatigue
Social workers use empathy as a necessary part of their