Compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue

ProQOL, © B.Stamm, 2019

When you support people you have direct contact with their lives. This survey aims to measure the impact of your experiences, both positive and negative, in your professional role.

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Which of the following best describes your role?

Program administration or management
Direct service, (e.g. teacher, teacher's aide, child care provider)
Program support staff (e.g. office staff, cook, facility maintenance)
Consultant or physical/mental health support (e.g. OT, PT, teacher, counselor, coach)

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

GED/High School
Child Development Associate
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree (e.g. EdD, PhD, DPT)
None of the above

How many years of experience do you have in the field of Early Childhood?
(round to the closest whole year)

Do you work directly with children (most of the time)?

Yes
No
Sometimes, but only rarely

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I am happy.

1 2 3 4 5

I am preoccupied with more than one person I [help].

1 2 3 4 5

I get satisfaction from being able to [help] people.

1 2 3 4 5

I feel connected to others.

1 2 3 4 5

I jump or am startled by unexpected sounds.

1 2 3 4 5

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I feel invigorated after working with those I [help].

1 2 3 4 5

I find it difficult to separate my personal life from my life as a [helper].

1 2 3 4 5

I am not as productive at work because I am losing sleep over traumatic experiences of a person I [help].

1 2 3 4 5

I think that I might have been affected by the traumatic stress of those I [help].

1 2 3 4 5

I feel trapped by my job as a [helper].

1 2 3 4 5

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Because of my [helping], I have felt 'on edge' about various things.

1 2 3 4 5

I like my work as a [helper].

1 2 3 4 5

I feel depressed because of the traumatic experiences of the people I [help].

1 2 3 4 5

I feel as though I am experiencing the trauma of someone I have [helped].

1 2 3 4 5

I have beliefs that sustain me.

1 2 3 4 5

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I am pleased with how I am able to keep up with [helping] techniques and protocols.

1 2 3 4 5

I am the person I always wanted to be.

1 2 3 4 5

My work makes me feel satisfied.

1 2 3 4 5

I feel worn out because of my work as a [helper].

1 2 3 4 5

I have happy thoughts and feelings about those I [help] and how I could help them.

1 2 3 4 5

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I feel overwhelmed because my case [work] load seems endless.

1 2 3 4 5

I believe I can make a difference through my work.

1 2 3 4 5

I avoid certain activities or situations because they remind me of frightening experiences of the people I [help].

1 2 3 4 5

I am proud of what I can do to [help].

1 2 3 4 5

As a result of my [helping], I have intrusive, frightening thoughts.

1 2 3 4 5

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I feel 'bogged down' by the system.

1 2 3 4 5

I have thoughts that I am a 'success' as a helper.

1 2 3 4 5

I can't recall important parts of my work with trauma victims.

1 2 3 4 5

I am a very caring person.

1 2 3 4 5

I am happy that I chose to do this work.

1 2 3 4 5

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