Ideology and Interpersonal Emotion Management: Redefining Identity in Two Support Groups

Compassion fatigue and psychological distress among social workers: A validation study.

“…Theoretically, individuals working in the caring professions often attempt to alter the behaviors and emotions of their clients by providing emotional support (e.g., empathy), strategies for coping with emotions, or better cognitive management skills (Boscarino, 1997;Francis, 1997;Thoits, 1986). Within the context of formal caregiving, providing therapy to clients who have survived a traumatic event can be particularly stressful (Figley, 1995 (Figley, 1995;Nelson-Gardell & Harris, 2003;Schauben & Frazier, 1995).…”

“…Studies have shown that providing such care can be both highly rewarding and highly stressful (Ohaeri, 2003). Individuals working in the caring professions, though, may have occupational environments and caregiving demands that increase the likelihood of adverse psychological outcomes (Figley, 2002a;Sabin-Farrell & Turpin, 2003).Theoretically, individuals working in the caring professions often attempt to alter the behaviors and emotions of their clients by providing emotional support (e.g., empathy), strategies for coping with emotions, or better cognitive management skills (Boscarino, 1997;Francis, 1997;Thoits, 1986). Within the context of formal caregiving, providing therapy to clients who have survived a traumatic event can be particularly stressful (Figley, 1995 (Figley, 1995;Nelson-Gardell & Harris, 2003;Schauben & Frazier, 1995).…”

“…In this study, we conceptualize CF within a stress process framework (Pearlin, 1989 . This framework contends that challenging environments (stressors) typically require individuals to respond both physiologically, through alterations in the neuroendocrine and hormonal systems (Boscarino, 1997), and psychologically, usually through alterations in cognitive functioning (Francis, 1997;Thoits, 1995).Both stress (Thoits, 1995) and CF researchers (Figley, 1995(Figley, , 2002b Kassam-Adams, 1999) have also suggested that other aspects of the formal caregiver's life can influence his or her likelihood of developing CF. For example, a history of trauma, lower social support, and an inability to cope with the demands of caregiving are thought to increase the likelihood of developing CF.…”

The Compassion Fatigue Scale: Its Use With Social Workers Following Urban Disaster

“…Bride (2007) concludes that social workers engaged in direct clinical practice are likely to be secondarily exposed to traumatic events through their work with traumatized populations, and that a significant minority (15%), likely meet the diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), conclusions that are consistent with an earlier report by the same author (Bride, 2004) and with Siebert's (2004) finding that 19% of social workers in North Carolina meet study criteria for depression. The first step in addressing the mental health consequences of working with traumatized clients is to develop an easily administered valid and reliable screening tool which can identify those most at risk for secondary trauma, other psychological problems, and job burnout.Generally, individuals working in the caring professions often attempt to alter the behaviors and emotions of their clients by providing emotional support (e.g., empathy), strategies for coping with emotional states, or by providing cognitive management skills (Boscarino, 1997;Francis, 1997;Thoits, 1986). Within the context of formal caregiving, providing therapy to clients who have survived a traumatic event can be particularly stressful (Figley, 1995).…”

“…In this study, we conceptualize CF within a stress process framework (Pearlin, 1989;Pearlin et al, 1981;Thoits, 1995). This framework contends that challenging environments (stressors) typically require individuals to respond both physiologically through alterations in the neuroendocrine and hormonal systems (Boscarino, 1997(Boscarino, , 2004) and psychologically, usually through alterations in cognitive functioning Francis, 1997;Thoits, 1995).Similar to the stress process (Thoits, 1995), CF researchers (Figley, 1995(Figley, , 2002b KassamAdams, 1999) contend that other aspects of the formal caregiver's environment can influence the likelihood of developing CF, which means that social workers exposed to similar amounts of stress are not equally vulnerable to this work hazard and its negative consequences. Although by no means consistent, most stress research indicates that individuals from lower status or disadvantaged groups are more vulnerable or emotionally reactive to stress exposures compared to more advantaged groups.…”