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

Key Points

• 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.

Abstract