As a First Responder and Service Provider how do I negate guilt when prioritizing myself?
As a first responder, putting others before yourself comes naturally. It is your job to be there first, to prioritize those in need, and...
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SOME INTERESTING INSIGHTS, OBSERVATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE THAT DR. FINNERAN MUST SHARE
Read below, and share with family and friends, some interesting topics that Dr. Michele Finneran has insight on.
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- Nov 18
- 3 min
Establishing a Healthy Mindset for Family Gatherings
The holiday period between Thanksgiving and New Years are said to be the “happiest time of the year.” Everyone gets drunk on joy and...
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- Nov 13
- 3 min
Thank You to Our Veterans
Veterans Day is an important holiday in our country, and for good reason. This day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the...
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- Nov 13
- 3 min
What First Responder’s Families Go Through During the Holidays
We have officially made it to the holiday season! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are upon us. While regulars are out...
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- Oct 28
- 2 min
The Therapeutic Aftermath of Covid-19
The past two years have demanded flexibility, creativity, and compassion from counselors due to the emotional and mental trauma of the...
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- Oct 21
- 3 min
How the Pandemic Affected Education and the Struggles of Teachers and Students
The 2020-2021 academic year was unprecedented. Nationwide school closures took place in the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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- Oct 14
- 3 min
Compassion Fatigue in Service Providers: Incentivizing Hospital Staff Post-Pandemic
As healthcare provider shortages intensify worldwide, it’s become apparent that compassion fatigue is a leading factor in the loss....
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- Oct 11
- 3 min
Compassion Fatigue in Service Providers: Regaining Productivity Post-Pandemic
Those who are in helping professions, such as teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, nurses, doctors, and mental health...
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veccassociates
- Sep 30
- 2 min
How Can We Be Proactive Against Burnout?
Work burnout is debilitating and frustrating, and it’s on the rise in America’s workforce. A recent study found that 79 percent of...
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veccassociates
- Sep 23
- 2 min
What Does Job Burnout Look Like?
Sick and tired of your job, or is your job the one making you sick and tired? You are not alone if you are experiencing workplace...
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veccassociates
- Sep 16
- 3 min
How Serious is Burnout and What Are The Long-Term Effects?
Burnout is a very real thing. It is so common nowadays that in May 2019, the World Health Organization classified burnout as an...
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veccassociates
- Sep 9
- 2 min
How to Detect Early Signs of Burnout
Burnout is a common occurrence among many of us and is a state of mental and physical exhaustion that can have serious impacts. Continual...
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veccassociates
- Sep 5
- 3 min
What Physical and Mental Health Conditions Derive from Burnout?
Many of us have heard or even said the phrase ourselves: “I’m feeling burned out.” We constantly balance work, families, friendships,...
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veccassociates
- Aug 26
- 2 min
Ways in Which to be Proactive From Everyday Stress
To be successful in life is to have a peaceful and long existence. We can achieve this by understanding how to manage and be proactive...
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veccassociates
- Aug 19
- 3 min
How Acts of Service Can Help Reduce Stress Levels
Stress is an all-too-common experience for the average person. Between work, finances, family stress, and other obligations, it can be...
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- Aug 12
- 3 min
Three Ways Our Minds and Bodies Break Down from Stress
Due to the mind-body connection, almost everything we encounter in a day affects both. From never-ending to-do lists at work, to running...
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- Aug 5
- 2 min
The Best Methods for First Responders & Service Providers to Reduce Stress While Providing Care
Stress is inevitable for any profession, but especially for first responders and service providers. They often have to put their emotions...
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veccassociates
- Jul 29
- 2 min
Tips to Feel a Sense of Connection to People and Your Community
There is very little that is more important than how connected we feel to others. our relationships are a strong factor in our happiness,...
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veccassociates
- Jul 22
- 2 min
How is Loneliness Detrimental to Our Well-Being? How Do We Combat Against Loneliness?
Loneliness is a common feeling among a lot of people in today's society. Feelings of isolation without a sense of belonging has always...
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- Jul 22
- 2 min
What is considered quality relational connections?
High-quality friends are extremely important to have in your life. Social connectedness has a powerful impact on our mind-body connection...
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