“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.
Kevin & Don open a discussion about coping with chronic conditions. It’s surprising and overwhelming. There’s a lot more to cope with than you...
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Most of us want to change something about ourselves. And if you live with a chronic diagnosis, you may need to make some life...
