“Just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, a group is only as strong as its weakest member.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Even without words, you communicate through touch, body language, and facial expression.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Compassion fatigue is a common phenomenon, and nurses are especially vulnerable.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Do not wait until your body is flooded with stress hormones before you practice mindfulness. By then, it is often too late! Instead, practice… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Whether you deliver or receive the handover report, mindful communication during handovers is essential and can significantly reduce the risk of errors and accidents… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“With mindful attention, you realize that thoughts are just thoughts - mental processes in the mind - rather than the truth.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Mindful communication is about becoming aware of the ways you send information into the world. When you are conscious of the messages you project,… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Although the handover report is crucial to ensuring patient safety and continuity of care, it is surprising that most training programs neglect to focus… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Mindfulness and compassion practice are antidotes to compassion fatigue.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“When you bring mindful mindful awareness to your thoughts, you train your mind to settle, and, with time and practice, realize you don't have… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Self-compassoin is a skill that anyone can (and should!) learn. Practicing it increases emotional strength and resilience, allowing a person to bounce back from… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“When we bring self-compassion into everyday life, we learn to be kind to ourselves.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Self-compassion helps you recognize and soothe painful emotions.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“To plant the seed of mindfulness firmly in your life, set the intention to practice mindful breathing daily.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Clinical handovers are high-risk situations for patient safety. Errors lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment, unnecessary tests and treatments, incorrect patient treatment, increases… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
