Burnout and compassion fatigue are common concerns in the helping professions t

 Burnout and compassion fatigue are common concerns in the helping professions that can be tied to a number of factors. Think about working in this field—this can include past or present experiences—and discuss the environmental issues that can cause burnout or compassion fatigue (i.e., managerial style, culture/climate, physical environment, client issues, colleagues, etc.). After explaining the challenges of 2-3 factors, make some suggestions to improve those factors, the organizational climate, and ultimately reduce the likelihood of burnout or compassion fatigue.