Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-235) and index.

A theoretical framework for understanding empathy fatigue : analyzing the critical pathways -- Comparing and contrasting professional fatigue syndromes -- Empathy as a way of being -- Theoretical empathy fatigue : measuring fatigue reactions of the mind body, and spirit -- Empathy fatigue as the wounded spirit and soul of the helper -- The neuroscience of empathy -- A call for integral approaches in healing empathy fatigue -- The roots of self-care : an overview of western and non-western -- Approaches to healing empathy fatigue -- The resiliency advantage in healing empathy fatigue -- An assessment of empathy fatigue : research considerations -- The role of clinical supervisors in identifying, preventing, and treating empathy fatigue -- Foundational practices of self-care : breathing, listening, and awareness meditation -- Foundational practices of self-care : guided, contemplative, walking and visualization meditation -- Counselors as modern day shamans : finding the healer within -- Show-up, pay attention, and be open to the outcomes : a three-step -- Personal growth program to restore harmony and balance.