in Colorado
Come and find rest for your soul
You serve.
You listen.
You help.
You give so that others can have a better life.
who is caring for you?
Have you noticed any of this lately?
You get lost or bored in conversations
You feel more emotionally numb
Even with good sleep, you don't feel rested
You have less patience
The needs of others feels burdensome
You're more forgetful and distracted
Recurring headaches, neck tension, and unexplained fatigue
God feels further away
You have less spiritual energy
If you are a caregiver, therapist, pastor, ministry leader, spiritual director , or someone who has dedicated your life to caring well for others (parents, I'm talking to you!), you know the gift of being able to serve those around you. And yet, giving so much to others can take a toll on you.
Compassion fatigue and secondary trauma are realities for all helpers and healers. The constant outpouring on behalf of others can unintentionally cause your heart and soul to grow weary.
It's time to care for yourself so you
can keep caring well for others.
Choosing to care for your own heart is a courageous step to take in the midst of caring for others. Naming your experience and being on the receiving end of good care can help expand your ability to be with others. If you happen to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), this is even more important for avoiding burnout and compassion fatigue.
Choosing to pursue faith-based therapy for burnout, secondary trauma, or compassion fatigue is one of the best things you can do for yourself and the people you love and care about most. Ultimately, as you tend to your soul (and allow God to do the same), you expand your ability to sustainably help and care for others without losing yourself in the process. This is the path to sustainable caregiving.
Interested in beginning?