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Sep 19, 2026
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HMSV 2510 - Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Stress Disorder
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: HUSV 280] An examination of the possible “cost of caring” among those who help persons who have suffered trauma. “Compassion Fatigue” is a user-friendly term for secondary traumatic stress disorder. It applies to those emotionally affected by the trauma of another, such as those working with children, veterans, victims of domestic violence, terrorism, and major disaster survivors. Prevention strategies, effective treatment methods, and plans for recovery are considered.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
Max Class Size: 25
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