Making space: the impact of the work on the staff member.
Sharna discusses the way her current loss linked to a past loss.
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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?