Compassion Fatigue of Addiction Counselor: Qualitative Study at Rehabilitation Center in Jambi

Abstract

Talking about addiction rehabilitation, addiction counselor became one of the most important roles. Addiction counselors work full responsibility they got, might lead them to experience a fatigue which is called compassion fatigue. It is exactly dangerous to the performance, personal life, and psychological well the counselors. This research used qualitative research method with thematic analysis approach that aimed to get the description of compassion fatigue of the addiction counselors. The participants of this research were 4 addiction counselors in Jambi. The data collection used in this research was in produce theme lists and then those themes can be identified at the manifest level. showed that there were three components described in c counselor: symptom, risk factors, and protective factors. The addiction counselor showed some compassion fatigue in order of cognitive, emotional, and behavior domain. Being apathy, as in cognitive domain, was the strongest s risk to suffer from compassion fatigue due to their experience worked as counselor, their experience as an addict-since mostly addictive counselor was an addict once maladaptive coping strategies, unhealthy relationship, and their personal problem. Despite of the risks they face, the addictive counselors could still manage them and perform well with regard to the protective factors: adaptive coping strategies, self environment, support system, and optimism.

Hubungan antara Self-Care dan Professional Quality of Life Pada Guru Bimbingan

“…Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan Udipi, dkk dalam Lee dkk., (2015) menemukan bahwa terdapat persentase yang cukup tinggi yaitu 83% konselor berada pada risiko sedang hingga tinggi untuk mengalami compassion fatigue. Dampak dari compassion fatigue yang dirasakan oleh seorang konselor ditandai dengan penurunan kinerja, sering melakukan kesalahan dalam bekerja, hingga berpengaruh dalam kehidupan pribadi (Raudhoh & Krisnawati, 2018).…”

Overview of Guidance and Counseling Teachers’ Compassion Fatigue and its Correlation With Empathy in Individual Counseling Service

“…In the role of a social worker, individuals often confront and address issues tied to the enduring suffering of others over extended periods, making it inevitable to encounter fatigue in offering compassion or experiencing compassion fatigue. (Cartagena, 2022), This is supported by several studies that link compassion fatigue to social workers, including teachers, nurses, doctors and counsellors (Adams et al, 2006;Bourassa & Clements, 2010;Cartagena, 2022;Jalan, 2023;Kapoulitsas & Corcoran, 2015;Raudhoh & Krisnawati, 2019;Robino, 2019;Stanley & Sebastine, 2024;Theses et al, 2021) Counsellors, especially those who work in schools, are called guidance and counselling teachers (BK), who are really needed to help students achieve their potential and solve their problems. Just like social workers, counselors are susceptible to compassion fatigue, which could be linked to the varying degrees of empathy demanded during individual counseling sessions.…”