Educators are burning out—not because they don’t care, but because they care too much without support.
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Compassion fatigue occurs when educators absorb trauma without time, tools, or permission to process it. Over time, empathy turns into exhaustion, detachment, or guilt.
Schools often respond by encouraging “self-care,” placing responsibility back on individuals. But compassion fatigue is not solved by yoga or time management—it requires systemic change.
When schools normalize emotional processing, provide structured support, and reduce crisis-driven reactions, educators remain engaged and resilient.
Sustainable compassion comes from environments that acknowledge limits and honor humanity.
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