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Making space: the impact of the work on the staff member.

Sharna discusses the way her current loss linked to a past loss.

In this video, Sharna describes how the death of her patient brought to mind previous losses. Notice how the realisation of this required time and space to reflect, and a willingness to “go there”.

It is a difficult balance to strike: the demands of challenging work and the need to reflect on its impact. How do you strike the balance?

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Grief, Loss, and Dying During COVID-19

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