Fostering practice
Compassion fatigue
Compassion fatigue is something that can happen to anyone, it’s when you become exhausted and unable to engage with and support someone you care for. As a foster carer, you are caring for your foster child- physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually 24/7. Sometimes you simply have nothing left to give. You are experiencing compassion fatigue.
What you will learn
- Understand the key principles and responsibilities covered by this topic.
- Recognise how the topic affects children, carers and day-to-day fostering practice.
- Apply practical course guidance to relevant situations with greater confidence.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.