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Help for the Helper: The Psychophysiology of Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Hardcover – March 1, 2006

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How empathy can jeopardize a therapist's well-being.

Therapist burnout is a pressing issue, and self-care is possible only when therapists actively help themselves. The authors examine the literature from neurobiology, social psychology, and folk psychology in order to explain how therapists suffer from an excess of empathy for their clients, and then they present strategies for dealing with burnout and stress.
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    Norton Professional Books (Hardcover)
  2. Print length
    272 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    W. W. Norton & Company
  5. Publication date
    March 1, 2006
  6. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1 x 9.7 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    039370422X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0393704228
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Full of useful ideas and practices for almost anyone who is struggling to take care of a human in need. (Greater Good, Matthew Wheeland) REVIEW: Very useful to practicing psychotherapists, social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, and especially those in training. (Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, Paula Hensley)

About the Author

Babette Rothschild, MSW, LCSW is an internationally recognized PTSD specialist and best-selling author of seven books translated into eighteen languages, including her new offerings Help for the Helper Updated + Expanded and the 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery Workbook. Babette is also the creator and Series Editor of W. W. Norton’s 8 Keys to Mental Health Series. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California.



Marjorie Rand lives in Manhattan Beach, California.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition (March 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 039370422X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393704228
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 121 ratings

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Babette Rothschild

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The best-selling author of The Body Remembers, Babette is releasing a new book dedicated to trauma recovery, The Body Remembers, VOLUME 2, Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment.

Babette continues to write, currently working on book #7 and editing a series of 8 Keys books. Several months a year you will find her traveling the globe as a popular lecturer, traininer, and consultant.

You are welcome to contact Babette by email: babette@trauma.cc. And please go to You Tube to see her latest video clip (you will need to copy the URL and paste it into your browser):

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Ms. Jyoti Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2011
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This book is just fabulous. I found it to be packed full of easy to read, easy to understand tips for those working with traumatised clients in their workplace.
The book is well set out and is full of practical strategies to apply whilst working with clients. It also gives a thorough overview about trauma and
how it effects the body and how vicarious trauma occurs. Clear case studies help one to fully understand how the strategies work.
I found I was on the brink of burnout and the useful easy to
apply ideas in this book made a huge difference in managing the symptoms of vicarious trauma.
It gave me skills I will continue to use for many years to come.
I'd highly recommend this one.
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Kelly Arbaut
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone in the field of helping others
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2013
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This book makes so much sense, is simple to follow and is not just for the clinical professional. Whether you are an advocate, case manager or just work in an agency that helps others, this book is for you. The information is backed by research and Rothschild makes the information accessible. Highly, highly recommend. This may even help with some relationships in your life that are not work related.
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Hallie J. Carl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017
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Great for anyone in a helping profession. I needed to learn more about compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. If you are a counselor, pastor, etc, this is a must read.
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CCMack
5.0 out of 5 stars i didnt realize this was specifically for psych professionals, ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2018
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i didnt realize this was specifically for psych professionals, just health care workers in general. it should still be helpful though
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2017
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It should have been cheaper as it had been used and written in
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Amran Bin Noordin
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014
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The book has been very helpful in my work. I have no complaints about the book. Help for those who are candles for others. Helps to overcome social worker burnout.
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James A. Dauer
5.0 out of 5 stars Tools For Counselors
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018
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Very practical, sensible, grounded.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016
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Thank you!
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athomeinnature
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute MUST for all helping professionals
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2022
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This book is full of practical tips and methods that offer real self-care. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Maureen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2017
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Great book. Very helpful.
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Kerry Athanasiadis
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Australia on September 24, 2020
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Great book. Fast delivery.
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WFH
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2016
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Seems to set for counselors as compared to most people doing the all day type work
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maz
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't stop my husband fighting me for it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2013
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We both agree this is so true and a brilliant book to help those of us who help others either via our work or socially. Any of us who have suffered burn-out should have had this available at the time.
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