“Burnout” is rampant in the healthcare and caregiving professions. “Compassion fatigue” strikes even the most devoted loved ones and caregivers. These can leave us feeling angry, guilty, confused…or just empty. But they are natural, understandable reactions to the lasting and repeated trauma of supporting others through the worst moments of their lives. Here’s how to recognize their effects early and some things to do when they strike.
The ongoing distress of chronic illness and caregiving erodes the foundations of our most important relationships: trust, respect, and hope. We must learn to...
You, or someone you love, has just been diagnosed with a life changing — maybe life threatening — medical condition. It’s big. It’s scary....
Danielle Ripley Burgess was a two-time cancer survivor before 25 — and she's devoted her life to making lives better. Join us on your...
