Archive for February 2022
Medical Trauma: When Health Problems or Treatment Causes Distress
At first, the concept of medical trauma may seem somewhat paradoxical. Healthcare professionals, after all, work diligently to assess and treat their patients. But what happens when the actual help is harmful? Or when the aftermath of a specific medical issue is so dire that it creates significant psychological distress? Medical trauma isn’t as commonly…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Impact of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
Maybe you’re on the brink of emotional exhaustion. Perhaps you feel depressed, anxious, or generally apathetic about everything- and you aren’t really sure what to do about it. Compassion fatigue and burnout can occur in numerous contexts. You might experience these issues if you work in a high-stress job or experience ongoing adversities at home.…
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