This article is reporting data from the qualitative arm of a mixed-methods study in which the researchers explored perceptions of compassion fatigue (CF), compassion satisfaction (CS), and burnout (BO) among a subset of clinical providers from various disciplines providing services to highly traumatized youth. Thirty-six providers (case managers, psychology fellows, psychologists, and clinical social workers) completed an anonymous online survey collecting demographic, professional, and personal data. Twenty-five providers participated in discipline-specific focus groups that solicited reflections on providing services to traumatized youth. Qualitative analyses provided rich illustrations of the impact of working with highly traumatized youth. Results also highlighted the unique nuances of how each provider type perceived and experienced CF, CS, and BO and presented how personal, professional, and organizational factors interacted to influence the manifestation of these constructs.
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