Fostering self-compassion in a vicarious trauma-informed workplace To create a supportive work environment that recognizes the impact of vicarious trauma and promotes self-compassion, organizations should adopt practices aligned with core values and prioritize employee well-being in the workplace. These initiatives encourage trauma-informed self-care strategies, improving morale, enhancing employee satisfaction, boosting productivity, lowering healthcare costs, and increasing job satisfaction. Such practices also lead to reduced absenteeism and better employee retention. Self-Compassion…
Read MorePromoting Self-Compassion and Suicide Prevention in a Vicarious Trauma-Informed Workplace Suicide remains a critical global health concern, demanding accessible interventions to safeguard those working with those who are traumatized, grieving, or struggling with a crisis in their life. Exposure to vicarious trauma is a reality for police, firefighters, emergency personnel, mental health professionals, and social workers, potentially leading to symptoms mirroring those they assist. First responders and helping professionals have…
Read MoreConsider the power of magic to manage burnout. You can create the magic that helps you mitigate the impact of burnout at work. You may have a high workload. Your workplace may not share your values. You may have low control over your job. Yet, there is a magic formula to follow, so you can manage the daily stressors that are causing burnout. Tips to Manage Burnout at Work Magic…
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