Objectives

By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:

1. Recognize the need for balance in their roles as employees, parents, spouses, partners, students, and caregivers.

2. Discuss ways in which human service professionals can prevent compassion fatigue and burnout.

3. List steps human service professionals can take to ensure safety at their workplace.

4. Justify the use of telecounseling in various human service settings.