“It is okay to be supportive, just don’t be a know-it-all” Patricia Osborne Randolph, Creator and President of VOB There are times when an individual may use the statement “I know he/she well” about someone they have known for a long time. How reliable is a long relationship with someone, to the knowledge of his/herContinue reading ““I know he/she well!” Is it a helpful statement?”
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It is not hard to recognize when someone is triggered in a work conversation
When there are conversations between co-workers, or management and staff, there is a thin line between building a supportive relationship or insulting and dismissing feelings. Triggers are negative emotions and feelings that are displayed by an individual who experienced trauma in his/her past. When the employee experience a challenging conversation or action by others itContinue reading “It is not hard to recognize when someone is triggered in a work conversation”
Holidays deadlines has always been a gateway to burnout development
There is a lot that has to be completed during the holiday season professionally and personally. When we think of the holiday season professionally, we tend to think of the Fiscal year budget, project and product reviews, year-end production and loss analysis, and what it is that maybe improved upon or removed for the wayContinue reading “Holidays deadlines has always been a gateway to burnout development”
Is it appropriate to be Thankful for what one has and still express emotions and feelings?
Meal image courtesy of Pearl Butler, MA, LPC There are times when one has to reflect on the beauty, joy, and support in his/her life. During the holidays family and friends gather to eat while acknowledging the appreciation of having survival essentials and the support of others during challenges or concerns. Is it appropriate toContinue reading “Is it appropriate to be Thankful for what one has and still express emotions and feelings?”
Caregivers may develop burnout because they are human beings, not AI or robots
I have heard that being a caregiver requires sacrificing emotions, feelings, and time for the well-being of the individual who is the client. Does this mean that caregivers have to accept and allow poor behaviors by those who he/she is providing service. There is a growing number of individuals who are choosing to be paidContinue reading “Caregivers may develop burnout because they are human beings, not AI or robots”
“You can achieve anything you put your mind to!” A fairytale or the truth?
In my childhood I remember being told the “fairy tale” statement of “you can achieve anything you set your mind to” by adults in my life. This statement set in my developing brain, as a child, a false reality that I would be able to conquer all I wanted in my life if I setContinue reading ““You can achieve anything you put your mind to!” A fairytale or the truth?”
Inspiring moments connecting and engaging at the 2024 NAMI Conference and the Whole Health and Wellness Advocacy Day march in Harrisburg, PA
The joy of spending two days in the capitol of Pennsylvania, spreading the word about reducing burnout, has given this non-profit creator reassurance and encouragement! I had the pleasure of engaging in conversations with a variety of amazing resilient mental health professionals and families supporting individuals with mental health challenges. I had a great opportunityContinue reading “Inspiring moments connecting and engaging at the 2024 NAMI Conference and the Whole Health and Wellness Advocacy Day march in Harrisburg, PA”
Voices of Burnout (VOB) 