James: After 20 years in the ER, if I haven’t seen it all, I’ve seen enough. People hurting themselves, others. I’m left with a question: Is it possible to be non-violent in a world that makes the position seem both poorly rewarded, and unwise? In my view, it is, and the rewards are undersold. Surprisingly, it … Continued
Alex: The caregiver is a Mother Theresa figure meets modern day superhero. The job requires endless amounts of patience, strength, understanding, empathy and energy. So how do you as a superhero rejuvenate when things are going well, and stay strong and self regulate when things seem to be falling apart? We are going to tap into … Continued
Steph: Self care is a constant in my world. An ever present job that is part of my day, week, season and year. In order to be a caregiver to my family and students, I must provide myself with that same care and compassion. As the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Tonight … Continued
Jude: Caregiving can take many forms, but maybe the most essential form is simply compassionate presence. It’s easy to get caught up in doing, in trying to fix, in contemplating the endless problems that seem insurmountable… that we can often lose sight of the power and impact of our attention. Being present with others, and ourselves, … Continued