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Clinician
Resilience Check.
"The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it is as unrealistic as expecting to walk through water without getting wet."
— Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.
Anonymous & Confidential. Data not shared with HR.
Step 1: Triage
What is the source of the hemorrhage? Identify your pattern.
Internal Pressure Gauge50%
STATUS: STABLE
IDENTIFY THE PATTERN:
The Burden Carrier
🚑"If I don't hold it all together, everything falls apart." (Over-Functioning)
The Empty Tank
💔"I have nothing left to give, but I keep going." (Compassion Fatigue)
The Iron Clinician
🩸"I don't have time to pee, eat, or sit." (Self-Neglect)
Step 2: Stabilize
CLINICAL ALERT: You cannot provide safe care if your own nervous system is in "Threat Response." You must stabilize first.
Locate Tension Source
WAITING FOR INPUT...
Step 3: The Shift
Shift from "Victim" (This is happening to me) to "Professional" (I am handling this).
"I can't save everyone."
"Nobody appreciates this."
"Why is Admin doing this?"
"I choose to focus on..."
"I can only do what I can do."
Step 4: Discharge
Protect your license and your capacity. Select the scenario:
SCRIPT: PROTECTING CAPACITY
"I want to ensure this patient gets the safest care possible.
Right now, my capacity is maxed. To accept this new admission safely, I need .
Can you help me facilitate that?"
Right now, my capacity is maxed. To accept this new admission safely, I need .
Can you help me facilitate that?"
SCRIPT: BOUNDARY SETTING
"I understand you are frustrated and scared. I want to give your the best care.
However, for me to focus on them, I need us to speak respectfully.
Can we restart this conversation?"
However, for me to focus on them, I need us to speak respectfully.
Can we restart this conversation?"
Vitals Checked.
"Self-care is not a luxury. It is a sterile field for your mind. Protect it like you protect your patient."