The document discusses compassion fatigue experienced by caregivers. It defines compassion fatigue as the emotional strain of helping those suffering from traumatic events. Caregivers are at risk if they empathize too strongly with clients and lack self-care. Symptoms include exhaustion, isolation, poor self-care, and problems at work. The document provides self-assessments to evaluate risk and recommends practicing self-care through social support, hobbies, exercise and gratitude. Managing stress can help prevent or reduce compassion fatigue.