Flight of Thoughts
Flight of Thoughts
Addressing grief and empathic strain, using CHIME to enhance resilience, and protecting yourself from vicarious trauma
Addressing grief and empathic strain, using CHIME to enhance resilience, and protecting yourself from vicarious trauma
Addressing grief and empathic strain, using CHIME to enhance resilience, and protecting yourself from vicarious trauma
Thursday 28th September 2023
Join Jake as he explores grief, empathic strain, and resilience. Discover practical tips, the CHIME framework, and the potential benefits of psychedelics.
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71 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Explore the impact of external and internal stimuli on our perception of reality and its relevance to high-stress professions
- Navigate the complexities of grief, empathic strain, and vicarious trauma, drawing from Jake's personal experiences
- Delve into the CHIME framework for personal recovery, advocating for connectedness, hope, identity, meaning, and empowerment
- Gain valuable insights into the potential benefits of psychedelics and cannabis in coping with trauma and building resilience
- Understand the symptoms of empathic strain and compassion fatigue, and the importance of self-care and responsible usage of coping tools
People's perspective of the world is shaped by external and internal stimuli, and their values and morals can shift and change abruptly in times of extreme stress or vulnerability. Working in high-stress professions can lead to vicarious trauma and empathic strain, impacting both professional and personal life.
Ever wondered how our brains process grief or how empathy can become a double-edged sword? In this episode of 'Flight of Thoughts', Jake dives into these intricate topics with his unique blend of expertise and personal experience. He kicks things off with a fascinating neuroscience story where researchers recreated music from the brain activity of epilepsy patients. This sets the stage for a deeper discussion on how our brains perceive and project reality, particularly when dealing with grief.
Grief, as Jake explains, is a deeply personal journey with no right or wrong way to heal. Everyone processes loss differently, and that’s okay. Moving on, Jake introduces the concept of 'empathic strain', a condition affecting those in high-stress helping professions. Think of empathy as a muscle that can get injured if overused without proper care. Jake shares practical tips on preparing for and recovering from emotionally taxing situations.
He also delves into the CHIME framework—Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment—as a roadmap for personal recovery. But that's not all. Jake opens up about the potential benefits of psychedelics and plant medicines like cannabis and CBD in healing trauma and building resilience. He stresses the importance of responsible usage and self-awareness when exploring these tools. Throughout the episode, Jake offers a compassionate perspective on the emotional toll faced by frontline workers, highlighting symptoms of empathic strain and compassion fatigue.
Whether you're a first responder, a mental health professional, or someone looking to understand these challenges better, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.