Compassion fatigue is the state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion of someone who cares for other people on a regular basis. It develops overtime as a helper continues to care for other people and help other people as their full time job. It changes who you are… Compassion fatigue affects first responders, teachers, counselors, […]
Compassion fatigue is the state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion of someone who cares for other people on a regular basis. It develops overtime as a helper continues to care for other people and help other people as their full time job. It changes who you are… Compassion fatigue affects first responders, teachers, counselors, […]
Tips on Caregiving burnout: 1. Prioritize your needs – schedule activities that bring you joy, then work around it. If you don’t take care of yourself, then you will get burnout, get sick, get overwhelmed, become resentful and then the people who need you will not get the help they need. 2. Have boundaries – […]
Tips on Caregiving burnout: 1. Prioritize your needs – schedule activities that bring you joy, then work around it. If you don’t take care of yourself, then you will get burnout, get sick, get overwhelmed, become resentful and then the people who need you will not get the help they need. 2. Have boundaries – […]
Do you think it’s an unrealistic goal to expect physicians who are women to achieve a perfect balance of professional and home life? It is not unrealistic if you ask for help. Or do you think it’s a reasonable goal but one that requires careful thought and planning? Having a work-life balance is realistic if […]
Do you think it’s an unrealistic goal to expect physicians who are women to achieve a perfect balance of professional and home life? It is not unrealistic if you ask for help. Or do you think it’s a reasonable goal but one that requires careful thought and planning? Having a work-life balance is realistic if […]
“I jumped the biggest hurdle I thought I never needed help with! It took me 8 years and a semester of grad school to have the courage to talk about PTSD. Thanks to those who listened and supported.” This was my status 4 years ago. It took me almost 10 years to admit I needed […]
“I jumped the biggest hurdle I thought I never needed help with! It took me 8 years and a semester of grad school to have the courage to talk about PTSD. Thanks to those who listened and supported.” This was my status 4 years ago. It took me almost 10 years to admit I needed […]
Mindfulness is being in the present. Mindfulness is being in the here and now. Being mindful of our thoughts, actions and words, takes time and practice. We aim for progress not perfection when it comes to mindfulness. We start with baby steps. 9 MINDFUL STEPS TO TAKE WHEN YOU FEEL anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated or sad: Notice your […]
Mindfulness is being in the present. Mindfulness is being in the here and now. Being mindful of our thoughts, actions and words, takes time and practice. We aim for progress not perfection when it comes to mindfulness. We start with baby steps. 9 MINDFUL STEPS TO TAKE WHEN YOU FEEL anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated or sad: Notice your […]
Most first responders enter the medical field with the hope of helping others and making a difference, only to feel burnout, depressed, anxious, with PTSD or suicidal ideation due to self-neglect and the lack of support. Public safety personnel are often exposed to horrific scenes in the line of duty! Unfortunately, there is little-to-no training offered […]
Most first responders enter the medical field with the hope of helping others and making a difference, only to feel burnout, depressed, anxious, with PTSD or suicidal ideation due to self-neglect and the lack of support. Public safety personnel are often exposed to horrific scenes in the line of duty! Unfortunately, there is little-to-no training offered […]
“We get our first lesson in self-care from the way that we are cared for. Self regulation depends largely on how we interacted with our caregivers. Children whose parents are reliable sources of comfort and strength have a lifetime advantage – a king buffer against the worst that fate can hand them.” – Vessel Van […]
“We get our first lesson in self-care from the way that we are cared for. Self regulation depends largely on how we interacted with our caregivers. Children whose parents are reliable sources of comfort and strength have a lifetime advantage – a king buffer against the worst that fate can hand them.” – Vessel Van […]
There are an estimated 24 million cases of PTSD in the USA alone, the majority of the patients likely being veterans. But PTSD has gradually become associated with civilian professionals nowadays: firefighters, police officers, emergency techs, and other first responders whose jobs routinely put them in harm’s way and expose them to horrific scenes. PTSD […]
There are an estimated 24 million cases of PTSD in the USA alone, the majority of the patients likely being veterans. But PTSD has gradually become associated with civilian professionals nowadays: firefighters, police officers, emergency techs, and other first responders whose jobs routinely put them in harm’s way and expose them to horrific scenes. PTSD […]
