A helper finds it difficult to listen to her client who has a history of childhood abuse. She "tunes out" when he speaks about the physical abuse and is unable to offer support and understanding to her client. What most closely describes what the helper may be experiencing?

a. Empathy fatigue
b. Burnout
c. Compassion fatigue
d. Emotional labor


a

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a. the mutual impact of external, interpersonal, or social relations, internal relations among persons, varied self-states, and object relations b. the impact of narcissistic transferences c. the mutual impact of internal, personal object relations as they affect other people d. the mutual impact of drives on internal and external objects

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Which of the following is the best example of the focus of an administrator?

a. Fundraising b. Grant writing c. Community representation d. Managing personnel

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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