Compassion

North American societies see compassion as another commonly used word, when it has so much more meaning than that. Compassion is what brings people together, makes the world a better place, and allows others to connect with each other. Compassion is a necessity to the human experience because it keeps the world emotionally connected, whether we notice it or not. This is how I would identify the Ideal of Compassion. With compassion, people come closer together. Based on today’s American democratic, capitalist economy, the Ideal of Compassion should have a critical significance primarily based on how we, as a nation, function. But what characteristics and actions label a person to be “compassionate”? According…

My definition of compassion is when you are willing to help another being in need without the expectation or intent to receive anything in return. I was privileged to grow up with a mother that was very compassionate and caring, and from an early age she showed me that true compassion is giving without selflessness. I often find myself doing things out of compassion from day to day such as holding the door open for someone if I spot them trailing close by behind me. However in these same…

Thinking Critically About the Trait of Compassion The question has been asked many times over, what exactly is the personality trait known as compassion? This discussion will hopefully shed some light on this curious and complicated question. It will also address how it developed, how it might affect a person’s social behaviors as well as their interpersonal relationships. To open our discussion, let us take a closer look at a formal definition of compassion. Random House Dictionary defines…

Compassion Essay There are many times in which we need others to be compassionate towards us, and there are many times in which we need to be compassionate to others. We are able to see many acts of compassion through many excerpts such as the book Night, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and in real life. Throught these excerpts, compassion is what kept most of the characters going even when they were in their darkest times. In the memoir Night, Elie Wiesel shows compassion through his own…

In terms of my view of the world, I feel as though compassion is very paramount. The sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others is so paramount that a large number of the world is surrounded by it. Not only do I believe compassion is important, but compassion means an extraordinary deal to me. In my heart, compassion means so many different things to me. There are so many different varieties of words, descriptions and thoughts that fulfil the meaning of compassion.…

Compassion fatigue is a far reaching concept typically associated with the negative effects that a care provider may experience following intense and often stressful patient care events. Recognition of and a clear understanding of the concept is vital for communities, organizations and individuals in order to provide a fortified approach to intervention, treatment and the provisions of evidence based practices. Gaining recognition for the past two decades, researchers have worked to further…

Compassion Fatigue and Verghese Compassion fatigue is a growing result of working in the medical profession. The definition of compassion fatigue is the cumulative physical, emotional and psychological effect of exposure to traumatic stories or events when working in a helping capacity, combined with the strain and stress of everyday life (American Bar Association). Health physicians, especially those working with terminally ill patients, often become compassionately fatigued from the deaths…

Compassion Fatigue has been of increasing interest for healthcare institutions for many years (Stamm, 2002). The interest on this topic has grown over the past decade due to the correlation that has been identified and supported between burnout and increased turnover among healthcare workers (Jenkins & Baird, S., 2002). A 2009 study identified that nurses with high levels of Compassion Fatigue also have high levels of Burnout (Hooper, Craig, Janvrin, Wetsel & Reimels, 2009). Additionally,…

There are many aspects that could cause compassion fatigue with the Riverez family. When you are a practitioner you walk a fine line with finding yourself caring too much. The Riverez family is suffering from many different issues at once. As a professional you want to help the family to build up their lives. When issues arise, a family looks to the professional for guidance and when you are unable to complete the task it does cause more stress on the professional. First, it is very…

workers struggle with exhaustion, compassion fatigue, and burnout. This study was conducted to determine if CFS workers in Region 2 suffer from compassion fatigue and what can be done to help alleviate some risk factors attributed to compassion fatigue. The Problem Compassion fatigue has been topic of increased consideration within CFS for a number of years. Working in this field requires working with traumatized clients in high stress environments. Additionally, exposure to secondary trauma…