Tips for Healthcare Professionals: COPING WITH STRESS AND COMPASSION FATIGUE

Tips for Healthcare Professionals: COPING WITH STRESS AND COMPASSION FATIGUE provides tips for responders on the front lines
of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Signs and Symptoms of Disaster-related Distress are outlined in this tip sheet as well as signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, such as increased startle response to activity, difficulty making decisions, exhaustion, difficulty sleeping, impaired ability to care for patients and/or clients, and other numerous symptoms. This tip sheet provides self-care suggestions such as to be physically active, taking part in activities you enjoy, strive to sleep and eat well, avoid increasing use of alcohol and other drugs and several other helpful tips. Instructions on how to conduct Progressive Muscle Relation is provided in this tip sheet. Also, the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique for Relaxation and other suggestions for mindful movement and meditation are included.