Paulette 1 day ago
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Hello, I'm grateful to be part of this welcoming community as a new volunteer and look forward to communicating with other volunteers and community members.
The topic of discussion is compassion. Compassion - to practice compassion, to use compassion and to receive compassion may have a huge impact on interactions, feelings and self-esteem. But is this especially important at the end - of - life care? The dignity, empathy and concern that reaches another could be of significance when the situation calls for it.
By being quietly present, truly listening and showing warmth, families, individuals and support staff can be part of something which creates space, time and respectful communication.
Yet during the end - of - life care journeys there is so much going on potentially, like treatment, personal decisions and even disagreements. Finding a balance may not be easy, so even one person who can see through these necessary but difficult discussions and offers 'compassion' is like a pillar of support.
Do you have any examples of compassion shown/given which really made a difference? Maybe a neighbour, relative or staff member has been present in a way which has surprised or pleased you...
