Social Justice

You may have heard of this term in the health care setting. You might also think that these two words only describe those health care providers and family members who deliver care to those who are ill. Compassion Fatigue, also known as Secondary or Vicarious Trauma, is not exclusive to those caregivers. It is a condition that each one of us may be subject to during these political times. For a moment, let’s compare our bodies and minds to that of the workings of a car. There is a point at which a car must stop and fuel up or it will cease to run. Even electric cars need recharging after a period of time. A certain level of tension…