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  • Beyond Debriefing: Exploring COMPASS and Support for Healthcare Professionals

Beyond Debriefing: Exploring COMPASS and Support for Healthcare Professionals

Tuesday 1st October 2024

Learn how COMPASS offers coaching and mentoring for healthcare providers dealing with stress and trauma. Featuring Danielle Lord, Michon Garemani, and Dr. Mark Kestner.
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Navigating Stress: How COMPASS Supports Healthcare Professionals

Episode Overview

  • COMPASS offers coaching and mentoring specifically for healthcare providers.
  • Traditional debriefing sessions often overlook emotional support.
  • Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in managing workplace stress.
  • Non-traditional modalities like yoga and nutrition are part of COMPASS's approach.
  • Peer support systems are essential for providing safe spaces for healthcare workers.
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Healthcare professionals face immense stress and strain daily, often with little support to manage the emotional toll. In this episode of 'Drug Diversion Insights with Terri Vidals', you'll hear from Danielle Lord, PhD, Michon Garemani, CHP, and Dr. Mark Kestner as they discuss COMPASS—an initiative aimed at providing coaching and mentoring for healthcare providers dealing with trauma.
The conversation kicks off with Danielle sharing her extensive background in healthcare and organisational development, highlighting the systemic issues that contribute to the high levels of stress among medical staff. Michon adds depth by discussing the compassionate approach of COMPASS, which combines her trauma recovery expertise with Danielle’s insights to offer a holistic support system for healthcare workers. Dr.
Mark Kestner brings a clinical perspective, explaining the limitations of traditional debriefing sessions and how COMPASS aims to fill the emotional support gap. The trio explores the importance of emotional intelligence and peer support, emphasising that healthcare workers often lack safe spaces to discuss their experiences. They also touch on the broader societal impact of institutionalised trauma and how COMPASS aims to offer non-traditional modalities like yoga, nutrition, and trauma coaching to help professionals cope.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the healthcare field looking for effective ways to manage stress and improve mental well-being. By offering practical advice and innovative solutions, the guests make a compelling case for why emotional support should be an integral part of healthcare. Ready to explore new ways to manage stress in your healthcare career? Tune in to hear how COMPASS could be your guiding light.