Australian teachers speak about how compassion fatigue is harming them and their work
- Written by Glenys Oberg, PhD candidate in education and trauma, The University of Queensland
DGL Images/ ShutterstockTeachers’ jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their role includes providing emotional support to their students
And with many students facing mental health challenges and experiencing trauma, meeting these emotional needs has become increasingly difficult.
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