SASHA was proud to bring renowned Speaker and Author David Maginley to present virtually “Compassion Fatigue – The Cholesterol of Care” at the AHS Grand Rounds this past May.”
David Maginley, M.Div, CSCP
Chaplain, Author, Public Speaker, Interfaith Spiritual Counselor at the QE11 Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Compassion Fatigue - The Cholesterol of Care
Caring for a loved one who is critically ill or at the end of their life can be all consuming. It can also be filled with moments of guilt that may come with a sense of not doing enough. It is important to recognize that you can not meet the needs of your loved one if you neglect your own health and wellness. Self-care is essential to maintaining vitality and depth in our practice of caring for others. Failing to adequately care for yourself can lead to feelings of helplessness, of being overwhelmed while also experiencing reduced empathy and care for your loved one and less interest in your own life’s pleasures. David Maginley will share supportive strategies to cope in the face of suffering, to bring closure and to honor those we care for through rituals and deepen our own humanity through the care we give.
If you are involved in “Caring for Others” No matter how, this presentation has something that will help:
- To identify compassion fatigue and its nuances compared to vicarious trauma and burnout
- To identify the somatic indicators of compassion fatigue
- To learn strategies for self-care
