March 3, 2026Open Access

A qualitative investigation of social service workers’ experiences with compassion training in the workplace

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Compassion training impacts social care workers' experiences positively, emphasizing the need for supportive environments.
A supportive environment alongside organizational commitment is essential for successful implementation of compassion training programs.
Managing task overload is highlighted as crucial in improving the effectiveness of compassion training interventions.
The findings suggest that investing in compassion training can lead to better outcomes for social care workers and their clients.

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The study emphasizes the importance of a supportive environment, managing task overload, and organizational commitment to the implementation of compassion training programs aimed at social care workers.

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Borgen et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75ffbc6e9836116a2c5f9 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1593026

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Anneli O. Borgen

Psykiatrien i Region Syddanmark

Eline L. Håkedal

Psykiatrien i Region Syddanmark

Nanja Holland Hansen

Aarhus University

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Frontiers in Psychology

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Aarhus University

Psykiatrien i Region Syddanmark

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