Compassion fatigue in early childhood educators

  • Azucena C

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    March 29, 2024 at 1:30 am

    Parents and caregivers who provide nurturing stable relationships to children who have experienced early adversity support their healthy brain development and contribute to their social emotional and physical well being .

  • lesley

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    March 29, 2024 at 2:09 am

    realizing the situation communicating an knowing the situation an having a supportive network.

  • Sarah

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    March 29, 2024 at 2:36 pm

    Take a break and go for a walk. Talk to a trusted friend or colleague.

  • Vladyslav

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    March 29, 2024 at 6:58 pm

    To manage compassion fatigue, as an early childhood learning provider, I prioritize acknowledging and accepting my feelings without judgment. I establish clear boundaries between my work and personal life, reflecting on my personal boundaries and needs. Additionally, taking regular breaks to rest and recharge throughout the day is essential for maintaining my overall well-being and effectiveness in providing quality care to children.

  • Tetiana

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    March 29, 2024 at 6:59 pm

    To manage compassion fatigue, as an early childhood learning provider, I prioritize acknowledging and accepting my feelings without judgment. I establish clear boundaries between my work and personal life, reflecting on my personal boundaries and needs. Additionally, taking regular breaks to rest and recharge throughout the day is essential for maintaining my overall well-being and effectiveness in providing quality care to children.

  • Erin

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    March 30, 2024 at 4:38 pm

    Journaling and writing about my own life, even when I’m feeling a downturn in empathy can help remind me of my capacity for care. The inward turn brings me back to my own human frailties and helps me appreciate those of the children and adults around me.

  • Nicole Huy

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    April 1, 2024 at 2:59 am

    Stepping away and taking a break can help with compassion fatigue.

  • Joan Peters

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    April 4, 2024 at 6:35 pm

    Good communication with peers is helpful

  • Allison

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    April 4, 2024 at 11:09 pm

    Be open with co-workers, ask them if they can step in or if you can step out. If needed maybe contact the director. If there is no outlet then try your best till someone can come relieve you

  • emily

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    April 5, 2024 at 5:57 am

    discuss with peers and ask them if they have any suggestions on how to get out of the rut

  • natalie

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    April 7, 2024 at 4:02 am

    As an early childhood learning provider, What do you do when you start feeling compassion fatigue?

    As an early childhood learning provider it would be important to create a strong network to collaborate with, when feeling compassion fatigue. It would also be very important to do some breathing techniques.

  • Annalise

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    April 9, 2024 at 4:07 am

    Take breaks and check in with co-workers for support.

  • Abigail Stidham

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    April 11, 2024 at 6:15 pm

    I start by taking a deep breath and then remember that the student isn’t the issue. I talk about it with peers without student around.

  • Hanan

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    April 12, 2024 at 8:00 am
    1. Take breaks: Rest and recharge throughout the day.
    2. Practice self-care: Do things that relax and energize you.
    3. Seek support: Talk to friends or colleagues about how you’re feeling.

    You can also set boundaries which will help to protect your peace.

  • Jodi Lacer

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    April 14, 2024 at 2:10 am

    When I start feeling compassion burn out, I stop and think about all the things that make me happy. My children are one of them. I think about all the things that they have learned and to see their faces when they understand a concept is the greatest feeling and makes me happier and refreshed.

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