2.0 Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

• Define compassion fatigue and its relevance in caregiving roles
• Explain how compassion fatigue affects professionals working with individuals experiencing homelessness
• Identify common signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue
• Discuss the prevalence of compassion fatigue among frontline workers
• Describe practical strategies and techniques for preventing and managing compassion fatigue