“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.
96% of us with lasting health conditions are largely or completely “invisible.” We don’t have any external signals that remind others of the battles...
This episode digs into the words surrounding health, illness, and disability. We look at how words shape our thoughts, the surprising meanings of some...
Dr. April Seifert is a social cognitive psychologist, data scientist, entrepreneur, wife, mother, thriving with MS — and skydiver. She is the co-founder of...
