“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.
Staying hopeful is a real challenge with chronic illness — for those diagnosed and for their closest loved ones. In this episode, I invite...
The ongoing distress of chronic illness and caregiving erodes the foundations of our most important relationships: trust, respect, and hope. We must learn to...
Fear. We all know what it feels like. But do we really understand what it is? In this episode, we break down the truth...
