{"id":2970,"date":"2018-01-30T20:39:08","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T02:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nicolecutts.com\/blog\/?p=2970"},"modified":"2018-02-01T13:23:45","modified_gmt":"2018-02-01T19:23:45","slug":"are-americans-suffering-from-compassion-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nicolecutts.com\/blog\/?p=2970","title":{"rendered":"Are Americans Suffering from Compassion Fatigue??"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Click image to view Video (Jan 24, 2018 WUSA Channel 9 Washington, DC)<\/p><\/div>\n

Why Americans May Be Desensitized to Gun Violence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over Saturation:<\/strong> Constant exposure to violence on the news, tv, movies and video games<\/p>\n

Denial:<\/strong> to stay sane we employ delusions such as “this can’t happen to me or in my community” Also aided by a belief in a “just world” that says if we are “good” and “behave” ourselves then harm will not befall us (this can also lead to victim blame).<\/p>\n

Bystander Effect:<\/strong> When many people are there to witness a crime, atrocity or violent act we believe that “someone else” will step in to help or take action so we stand by idly and watch.<\/p>\n

Compassion Fatigue:<\/strong> Constant exposure to trauma leaves us inured to it’s effects on our psyche and heart.<\/p>\n

Learned Helplessness:<\/strong> We feel hopeless because we have tried to take action or witnessed others doing it and see no effect.<\/p>\n

Is there an answer?<\/strong> Yes! Don’t give in to any of the above. Take action, get involved! There are myriad ways to help: sign petitions, write your representatives, march, protest, donate money to causes that support peace and\/or an end to gun violence.
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