The Use of Indigenous Paraprofessionals Was a Strategy to Increase

question 10

Multiple Choice

The use of indigenous paraprofessionals was a strategy to increase the number of Providers of Color. Which of the following best describes the individuals that were trained in these positions?

• A)Bilingual nonclinical staff
• B)Students of Color
• C)Community leaders
• D)Community teachers and youth workers

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Definitions:

Compassion Fatigue

Emotional exhaustion that occurs from caring for people experiencing pain, distress, or trauma over an extended period of time.

Empathy Fatigue

Describes a condition of feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained due to excessive empathizing with others, often seen in caregiving professions.

Emotional Labor

The process of managing feelings and expressions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job.

Therapist Resilience

The ability of a therapist to effectively cope with the challenges and stressors of their professional role.