Our emotional health is as important as our physical health yet too often it is the last thing we consider when it comes to "staying healthy." Below are some resources to help providers navigate the daily challenges of compassion fatigue and maintain a healthy mind, heart, body and soul.
White paper by the National Hospice Cooperative. Special thanks to Patti Anewalt, Director of Pathways Center for Grief & Loss in Mount Joy, PA., Diane Synder Cowan, Director of grief services at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH., and Lisa Balster, Director of patient & family support services at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for their contributions and sharing of experience.
Grieving Alone and Together - Free Guide (NEW)
The Funeral Service Foundation, in cooperation with COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund, developed this guide to addresses the challenges of grieving a loved one’s death during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the nature of grief; traumatic loss and its triggers; ambiguous losses; and the risk of disenfranchised grief. Click here to download the guide for free.
Tips for Staff Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Free Virtual Support Groups and Resources for Healthcare Professionals on the Frontlines of COVID-19
Laughter is the Best Medicine (HelpGuide.org)
Staff Members Emotional Well-Being (Johns Hopkins)
How to Lead Through a Crisis (Center for Creative Leadership)
Enhancing Provider Resilience in the Face of COVID-19 (Barry Jacobs)
Enhancing Provider Resilience in the Face of COVID-19 Recording
The 21 Best Meditation Podcasts to Listen to in 2020
Top Mental Health Podcasts To Listen To Right Now: Best Of 2020!
YouTube videos: Laughter is the Best Medicine
Talking To Kids - COVID-19 Checklist
Artful Moments for Frontline Workers
The National Gallery of Art has created a guided meditation for Front Line workers that is free and simple to use.
Free Crocs for Healthcare workers from Crocs