The Helping Relationship Tree: 
Last Updated:
June , 2008

Connections to the Theory of Compassion Development*

Compassion Fatigue

Helping/Caring

Altruism

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Note : All of the branches of this tree are   described within documents accessed from this website or from links and reviewed books.

*These connections will be described in more detail within the new book "The Handbook of Compassion". The structure of the "tree" matches the chart of empathy/wisdom at the  core of the Theory of Compassion Development.
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Boundary Issues

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There are many different phenomena under the term compassion. Diagram shows connections between major compassion  topics on this website - links are also provided.

Author: W. David Hoisington, Ph. D.