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When helping hurts : compassion fatigue in the veterinary care professional / Kathleen Ayl.

Veterinary: Atwood Library (Campus)- Wellness Room SF740 .A95 2013
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Ayl, Kathleen, 1954- author.
Contributor:
American Animal Hospital Association.
Vet Class of 1963 Endowed Book Fund.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Veterinarians--Psychology.
Veterinarians.
Veterinary medicine--Social aspects.
Veterinary medicine.
Pet loss--Psychological aspects.
Pet loss.
Euthanasia of animals--Psychological aspects.
Euthanasia of animals.
Human-animal relationships.
Empathy.
Nurturing behavior.
Veterinarians--psychology.
Burnout, Professional--psychology.
Mental Fatigue--psychology.
Animal Technicians--psychology.
empathy.
Medical Subjects:
Veterinarians--psychology.
Burnout, Professional--psychology.
Mental Fatigue--psychology.
Empathy.
Animal Technicians--psychology.
Physical Description:
xiii, 141 pages ; 23 cm
Place of Publication:
Lakewood, Colorado : AAHA Press, [2013]
Summary:
"All you ever wanted to do was help. But before you can truly help your patients and your clients, you need to help yourself and your team. The only book of its kind specific to veterinary practices, 'When Helping Hurts: Compassion Fatigue in the Veterinary Profession' utilizes helpful quizzes, case studies, and worksheets to not only help prevent compassion fatigue before it starts, but also to combat it once it occurs, improving the quality of life of everyone involved." - From back cover.
Contents:
Understanding when helping hurts
Inner and outer factors leading to compassion fatigue
Honoring the bond of attachment
Euthanasia and its emotional impact on the team
Recognizing the symptoms of compassion fatigue
No script, no road map
Getting help : finding a compassion fatigue specialist
Coping : the importance of self-care
Creating a personalized self-care plan
Now where? The future of compassion fatigue in the veterinary industry.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Local Notes:
Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Vet Class of 1963 Endowed Book Fund.
ISBN:
9781583261811
1583261818
OCLC:
818316889
Publisher Number:
99993504121

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