Working with people at the end of life, caregivers, and fellow death workers can be an inspiring calling.  The ability to make a difference in people’s lives all the way to the end can feel good.

 

But what about when it doesn’t?  What happens when we’ve seen too much, have cared too much and are emotionally, physically, and energetically exhausted?

 

A few things that can help:

1. Come back to your why

2. Ensure that you are opening and closing your shop with each encounter

3. Revisit this chapter on caregiver support

4. Find a yoga class or other activity that restores and nourishes.

5. Reach out to your fellow students and our faculty.  We can help.

 

It’s important to keep your cup full so you can continue filling other cups.  This work has a lot of cups.