by DrKatieBrazaitis | Jul 24, 2024 | Clinician Wellness, Engaging in Community Care, Expanding Self-Care
During the pandemic, providers across healthcare fields were struggling to remain motivated and hopeful. There were increased talks of compassion fatigue, burn-out, secondary stress (review my blog on this here), moral injury, and self-care. But what do these terms...
by admingabfleming | May 7, 2024 | Clinical Interventions, Clinician Wellness, Engaging in Community Care, Enhancing Competency, Expanding Self-Care
What is mindfulness? There are many misconceptions when it comes to mindfulness. First, that it entails meditation, which it can; however, meditation is not the end all be all of mindfulness. Second, that it requires “clearing the mind.” I find this...
by admingabfleming | Apr 11, 2024 | Engaging in Community Care
First and Second Spaces Connecting with community is essential to our emotional well-being. Spending time with others who share our values, our goals, and our joys gives a sense of belonging that can sustain us through our most difficult times. By default, this often...