Addiction Counselors in the Compassion Fatigue Cycle

In Greek mythology, King Sisyphus was condemned to roll a huge boulder up a steep hill with only a moment of satisfaction before it rolled down the hill and he trudged back to repeat this endless cycle. Counselors who are committed to helping clients with addiction can understand Sisyphus’s struggle. As these counselors work diligently session after session to impart hope and come alongside clients in the early stages of counseling, there are moments of wonder in which the top of the hill seems…