The Power of Pausing: Debriefing for Clinician Sustainability

Healthcare clinicians, physicians, nurses, social workers, etc. may experience a variety of emotions related to the work, including sadness, frustration, grief, guilt, or isolation. Peer-facilitated healthcare debriefings offer intentional time for providers to talk about the impacts of the work. This evidence-based strategy normalizes, validates, and supports providers throughout their work and career. This in turn can directly impact the culture and coping strategies of a group, unit, or institution.

This workshop will review the strong evidence that supports debriefing programs and highlight the impact they can have on staff attrition. We will discuss the natural, expectable consequences of working in healthcare and how ongoing debriefings support all staff at any level, any time during their career. We will then move on to discuss how to design, implement, and evaluate a debriefing program. Addressing issues such as institutional resistance, managerial support, and equity of practice, this webinar will leave the participant with a guide to implementing debriefings in their workplace.