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What is compassion fatigue?

Compassion fatigue (soucitná únava) — when a therapist or caregiver becomes depleted from caring for patients or students in crisis.

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Burnout

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Question: What is compassion fatigue?

Answer: Compassion fatigue (soucitná únava) — when a therapist or caregiver becomes depleted from caring for patients or students in crisis.

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Question: What does emotional exhaustion mean in the context of burnout?

Answer: Emotional exhaustion (citové vyčerpání) — constant stress leading to a lack of energy.

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Question: How is depersonalisation described as a sign of burnout?

Answer: Depersonalisation (depersonalizace) — referring to people (e.g., students) only by labels, showing detachment.

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Question: What is vicarious trauma?

Answer: Vicarious trauma (sekundární trauma) — absorbing others’ pain (such as students’), which can lead to trauma symptoms.

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Question: What are 'burnout culprits'?

Answer: Burnout culprits (viníci vyhoření) — factors or causes contributing to burnout; identifying them is the first step toward institutional change.

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Question: What does 'to feel drained' indicate as a burnout symptom?

Answer: To feel drained (cítit se vyčerpaný) — many professionals feel exhausted by the end of the workweek.

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Question: What does feeling numb signal regarding burnout?

Answer: To feel numb (cítit se otupělý) — emotional numbness toward others’ needs indicates a need for immediate support.

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Question: How is being overwhelmed related to burnout?

Answer: To be overwhelmed (být přehlcen) — a mismatch of demands and resources can lead to feeling overwhelmed.

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Question: Why is cynicism a concern in burnout?

Answer: Cynicism (cynismus) — cynical attitudes among staff can be contagious and harm the workplace climate.

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Question: Why is setting boundaries important for preventing burnout?

Answer: To set boundaries (stanovit si hranice) — establishing limits between work and personal life is vital for self-care.