Erika Caspersen, Resiliency Expert
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge and Erica Caspersen discuss the impacts of chronic stress in high-stress professions. They explore the importance of social support, resilience, self-care, and a supportive work environment. The duo also addresses the stigma of mental health, the role of kindness and teamwork, and practical steps for mental health management. The episode concludes with simple relaxation practices and how to reach Erica for further assistance.
Key Points
- Erica Casperson discusses the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and action as a formula for self-transformation, emphasizing self-compassion and practical steps for healthcare professionals to manage stress and build resilience.
- The conversation highlights the compounding factors contributing to stress in healthcare, such as high demands, shift work, exposure to trauma, and organizational culture, and stresses the need for both systemic changes and individual self-care practices.
- Erica recommends simple, actionable strategies for healthcare workers to alleviate stress, including building social support, practicing relaxation techniques, engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise, and utilizing reflective narrative practices to process experiences.
Chronic stress is more prevalent today than ever and those on the front line of emergency services and urgent care feel the effects more than most. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, Erika joins us to share some ideas on how to reduce stress and administer self-care.
Erika’s passion and purpose is to inspire health, healing, wellness and resiliency for those dedicated men and women who serve and sacrifice for the public good. Whether healthcare professionals, Armed Forces Personnel, EMS, Firefighters, Police or those in Leadership positions, these professionals face a variety of demands and intense stress placing them at risk for chronic disease, stress related illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, compassion fatigue and burn-out.
Authentic Touch Points:
Trends in chronic stress today. 3:40 Turning it on and off. 10:05 The claims and the struggles. 15:30 The programs that work. 21:30 Mental health skills in and out of the workplace. 28:40
Erika’s programs use scientifically-validated techniques for self-care, self-expression, wellness and resiliency. Her powerful and inspiring programs are custom designed for each group – inspiring HOPE, healing, renewed joy for life and passion for service.
Join me to hear Erica share her programs and ideas to designed to help diminish stress and nurture yourself and others.
Links:
Erika’s website: http://erikacaspersen.org Erika’s email: [email protected] Erika’s phone: (905) 932-6283 Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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