Compassion Fatigue “It is impossible to be close to suffering and not be impacted by it” – Mark Ventrella. “Most healthcare providers enter the field with the intent to help others and provide empathic care for patients with critical physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. Healthcare providers, however, can be impacted by the continuing stress […]
Oct 2024
Season 4 Episode 11: Sabbatical with Jeff Simons
Join Brandi and James as they interview Jeff Simons on Sabbaticals. Jeff is a missiologist at core. He works out this passion as a trained leadership coach, and a cross-cultural companion to global leaders in major transition to, within, and from the field. His unique wiring play ... Show More
47m 21s
May 2023
Medical Worker Burnout, Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue
We all know that the COVID pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare workers. But how was their mental health before the pandemic? Today’s guest, Dr. Rola Hallam, has opened 7 hospitals in Syria as part of her humanitarian work. Dr. Hallam shares with us that compassion fatigue isn ... Show More
31m 45s
Feb 2025
Why compassion isn't just nice, it's essential
<p>Providing quality healthcare is demanding, often stressful, and requires sustained effort. When resources are stretched and pressure mounts, compassion can slip - but compassion is an essential tool for leaders, who need to support their teams to continue delivering the best p ... Show More
24m 20s
Oct 2025
Are You Drained From Caring Too Much? The Difference Between Empathy and Compassion
Caring for others shouldn’t mean losing yourself in their pain. In this episode, Dora explores the difference between empathy and compassion, sharing how compassion lets us stay steady, protect our energy, and truly support the people we love — without collapsing under the weight ... Show More
5m 23s
Jan 2023
Episode 5: Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. It may be accompanied by a change in attitude, from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Mothers, healthcare workers, parents of special needs children, teachers, mental health workers, carers ... Show More
59m 8s
<p dir="ltr">Do you notice micro changes in people's facial expressions and ask yourself, "What did I do wrong?"</p> <p dir="ltr">Are you able to sit with someone in pain without trying to fix them?</p> <p dir="ltr">Are you so emotionally attuned to everything and everyone that y ... Show More
