Ep98: The Five Stages of Empathic Strain – What Every Veterinarian Needs to Know
As a veterinary caregiver, your ability to care deeply is one of your greatest strengths—but it can also take a serious toll on your emotional well-being. Over time, the constant exposure to others’ suffering, stress, and high expectations can lead to empathic strain—a gradual erosion of your emotional resilience.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the five stages of empathic strain so you can recognize where you are in the process before burnout takes over.
We’ll cover:
✅ The five stages of empathic strain and how they progress
✅ Key signs to watch for at each stage
✅ Real-life examples…
The skinny
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