• Fandangalo@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    I agree with the sentiment, but emotional care does take energy. When people are feeling hopeless and powerless, it saps their ability to be compassionate because it takes energy. See Caregiver burnout.

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      8 days ago

      I agree.

      “Compassion Fatigue” is a real thing therapists talk about.

      Half the therapy horror stories I hear sound like they’re born out of that.

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        8 days ago

        “Therapy horror story” sounds like a weird horror movie sub-genre!

        (But on a serious note, that’s why it’s important to set boundaries/limits while providing care)