First Choice Health - Compassion Fatigue Awareness Tool

1.

I am happy in my work as a helping professional.

2.

I avoid professional roles or procedures that make me anxious or uncomfortable.

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always

3.

My work with patients as a helping professional is a source of satisfaction.

4.

I feel disconnected from others (patients, friends, family members, or peers

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always

5.

I fall asleep easily and rest soundly on nights prior to my work as a helping professional.

6.

I become agitated or have 'flare-ups' of irritability for no obvious reason.

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always

7.

When it comes to anxiety or depression, I am as responsive to my symptoms as I am to my patients.

8.

I believe I am doing enough for my patients.

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always

9.

I have intrusive thoughts about my professional responsibilities.

10.

As a result of the pressures & demands of being a helping professional, I feel frustrated or discontent.

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always

11.

Exposure to patient trauma or suffering is a source of ongoing distress for me.

12.

I am vulernable to the negative emotions or reactions of patients and their family members.

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always

13.

My dreams include aspects of the problems, conditions and fears of my patients.

14.

I am able to keep my personal or family life separate from my role as a helping professional.

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always

15.

Worries about the problems of patients interfere with my ability to relax.

16.

I believe I am making an important contribution to the world as a helping professional.

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always

17.

I feel overwhelmed by my responsibilities and work with patients.

18.

I am easily or unexpectedly startled.

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always

19.

I compensate for feeling worn out by working harder or longer.

20.

The helpful professional I am today is the person I set out to become.

Cannot Say
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Almost Always