WorkWell

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  • WorkWell – Stress and Decision Making

    WorkWell – Stress and Decision Making

    Most workplace stress skews your decisions; be aware that stress impairs judgment and increases risky choices, while simple practices like brief pauses and checklists restore clarity and improve outcomes. Key Takeaways: Stress narrows attention and increases reliance on heuristics, raising the likelihood of biased or impulsive choices. Acute stress impairs working memory and cognitive flexibility,…

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  • WorkWell – Preventing Compassion Fatigue

    WorkWell – Preventing Compassion Fatigue

    Over time you can develop compassion fatigue from constant caregiving; early signs signal rising risk of burnout. You need clear assessment, boundaries, and self-care; practical strategies reduce symptoms and restore resilience. Key Takeaways: Recognize early signs of compassion fatigue-persistent exhaustion, cynicism, reduced empathy-and use regular self-checks and peer debriefs to detect change. Adopt daily self-care…

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  • WorkWell – Psychological First Aid Basics

    WorkWell – Psychological First Aid Basics

    Just apply WorkWell skills so you can assess safety, reduce distress, and link people to help; watch for suicide or harm risks and act immediately, while offering calm, clear reassurance to support recovery. Key Takeaways: Psychological First Aid (PFA) focuses on immediate safety, comfort, and stabilization through practical support and clear information. Active listening, calm…

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