Dr Chiara Horlin

In this discussion, Dr. Chiara Horlin, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Glasgow, dives deep into the pressing issue of compassion fatigue among educators. She defines it as the emotional toll from continually empathizing with distressed students. Chiara explores its manifestations across different educational sectors and links it to burnout. The conversation highlights the personal and institutional impacts of compassion fatigue, and she offers practical tips for educators to manage it effectively, stressing the need for organizations to recognize it as an occupational hazard.