This document discusses burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma experienced by professionals working with difficult clients or traumatic situations. Burnout develops over time due to prolonged stress and lack of support, while compassion fatigue results in physical and emotional exhaustion from dedicating energy to others without receiving support. Vicarious trauma involves taking on the emotional burden of others' trauma through indirect exposure and prioritizing others' needs over one's own. The document recommends awareness, balance, and connection as ways to address vicarious trauma through self-care practices that reduce stress and maintain well-being.