In this article, Françoise Mathieu shares four tips to manage communication expectations for remote workplaces.
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We need conversations and time to process the many ways in which the pandemic has impacted us. Only then can we move forward.
Article, Career-Sustaining Behaviours, Free, Secondary Traumatic Stress
Coming Home to Secondary Traumatic Stress
In this article, Françoise Mathieu reflects on the impact of secondary traumatic stress on our loved ones and the importance of transitions for those who work in trauma-exposed professions.
Article, Burnout, Free, Organizational Health, Secondary Traumatic Stress, Workplace Culture
Beyond Kale and Pedicures
There is a growing frustration at working in a system that feels broken – and no amount of kale and yoga can fix that overnight.
Using the term “empathic strain” is not only more accurate than “compassion fatigue,” but allows us to develop more concrete strategies.
Article, Chronic Stress, Free, Grounding Skills, Strategies for Leaders, Workplace Culture
This is a Marathon, Not A Sprint (Part Two)
In this article, Françoise Mathieu considers knee-jerk reactions to stress and explores strategies to stay grounded in the face of uncertainty.
Article, Chronic Stress, Free, Grounding Skills, Workplace Culture
This is a Marathon, Not A Sprint (Part One)
In this article, Françoise Mathieu considers strategies to stay well in the long-term – rather than racing to just get through another day.
Leaders Are People Too Interview with Dr. Patricia Fisher by Françoise Mathieu March 26, 2020 Dr. Patricia Fisher, co-founder and Senior Advisor with TEND, is a clinical psychologist and specialist in organizational health and workplace wellness in trauma-exposed workplaces. In this interview, Dr. Fisher shares best practice recommendations for leaders amidst the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Q Dr. Fisher, you have been an expert in organizational health for many years, with a particular focus on professionals who work in health care, corrections, law enforcement and social services. How did you become interested in working with high stress, trauma-exposed professionals? [...]
In this article, Françoise Mathieu shares what may be happening at the receiving end of that phone call, live chat, or email.
Dealing with Stress & Uncertainty A Message from our Executive Director on COVID-19 by Françoise Mathieu March 16, 2020 We all have different ways of dealing with stress and uncertainty. Even at the best of times, I am not particularly good at going with the flow to see where things land. I like to map out the flow, control its direction and, if possible, alter where it’s going to end up. Since this has been a core element of my personality as far back as I can remember, I have developed three essentials tools that help me stay grounded, healthy [...]
Article, Career-Sustaining Behaviours, Chronic Stress, Free, Strategies for Self, Workplace Culture
Balancing Your Life
Lawrence S. Krieger’s research focuses on understanding why lawyers and law students are not happy. In this interview, he shares his top strategies for building a satisfying life and career.
Article, Free, Grounding Skills, Mindfulness, Secondary Traumatic Stress, Self-Compassion
Breathe, Reset, Refuel. Rinse, Repeat.
Breathe, Reset, Refuel. Rinse, Repeat. How Much Self-Care is "Enough?" by Françoise Mathieu January 8, 2019 I have been thinking a lot about energy and pacing lately. More specifically, I have been reflecting on the fuel that we put in our tanks with the aim to do our best at work, to care for our loved ones and to get a few (or many) of the grown-up things off our list. I don’t know about you, but I think that, although being an adult has many perks – like eating what we want, when we want (toast for dinner! Popcorn [...]
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