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That's great! I have found that reminders really help in staying focused on implementing new skills. Wishing you success, Wendy

Terrific! I'm so glad it struck a chord with you. The kids will certainly benefit and you will hopefully feel more connected and better about your job. I want my grandkids to have YOU as their...

hi, i’m so glad to hear that you liked the article on presence and want to circulate it. i’m working with two assisted living facilities and nursing homes right now and see how critical...

Thank you for your post and Happy Easter to you too! I am thrilled the advice was helpful. I know that learning to be PRESENT has made a big difference in my work and my relationships outside of...

This is so sad when a person dedicated over so many years reaches such burnout. Is't there some other nursing position in your organization where you have a chance for more of a relationships witgh...

I agree that takiong care of yourself is really the antidote to compassion fatigue. You take care of yourself and you have a lot more to give to others! Thanks for writing this. Wendy Leebov

I teach caring communication skills and here's my view. Sympathy means you feel for the person. If they feel bad, you feel bad for them. EMpathy means you recognize and acknolwedge what they're...

What a wonderful article. Thanks so much for taking the time to write it and share it. Families go through so much, and one of the gifts we can give is to help them keep on living, breathing and...

Thanks so much for taking the time and care to write this. You sounds so thoughtful about your work and so caring. That's an inspiration to me. Wendy Leebov

I really appreciate your sharing this experience. It took a lot of guts. It sounds like you are very caring and open to learning even from painful experiences. That's an inspiration to me. ...

This is a very powerful stroy. I really appreciate your sharing it. It reconnects me to what this sacred work is really about. Wendy Leebov

Thanks for sharing this. I was very moved by your words. I don't work directly with patients, but I work directly with nurses, and you have helped me understand more about their experience. ...

This is a GREAT article. I really appreciate your writing it. I'm going to share it with a lot of nruses who are stressed that trhey want to QUIT... and it would be a shame. Wendy Leebov

This really gave me a glimspe into your world... and your residents were so ucky to have you. Thanks for sharing it. Wendy Leebov

Wow, thanks for sharing this story. You have so much compassion, and so much to give. She was so lucky to be a party to your healing hands and heart. Wendy Leebov

That's quite a story. I love your conclusion, "Never assume." It's so true that when we act from a preconceived notion, we close ourselves off from opportunities to learn. Thanks for sharing this....

I'm so glad you chose to go into nursing. You sound very committed to people's well being, and it sounds liek you have a lot of compassion. best wishes..... Wendy Leebov

Mrs. SMith is truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing this story. I hope she sees it so she feels your positive regard. People who make a difference to us are so precious. Wendy Leebov

Ineffective nursing communication occurred at one hospital as illustrated in the following example: A patient complained that no one had been in all night to check on her. The Patient Relations Rep...

I love this story and I can feel your strong dedication to your patients. It's so wonderful to feel your contribution. It helps us focus on the difference we make instead of on all the stress in the...