Mel and Al discuss compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals. They explore the emotional toll of patient care, the signs of compassion fatigue, and share personal experiences from their careers in physical therapy.
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Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT
Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT, DPT
Chapters:
00:00 Emotional Release Through Entertainment
00:20 Introduction to Compassion Fatigue
11:50 Understanding Compassion Fatigue
18:04 Experiences in Healthcare Settings
25:55 Navigating Patient Emotions and Pain Science
28:48 Understanding Pain and Patient Communication
35:48 Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare
40:39 Building Patient Relationships and Attachment
48:22 Navigating Emotional Connections as a Therapist
Keywords:
compassion fatigue, mental health, healthcare professionals, emotional exhaustion, patient care, psychosocial issues, physical therapy, emotional withdrawal, healthcare challenges, wellness, pain management, compassion fatigue, patient relationships, healthcare, emotional well-being, physical therapy, mental health, self-care, therapist burnout, patient communication
