1/21/2025 Journal Club (via Zoom)

Webinar/Online

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm ET - 8:00pm ET
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Compassion Without Fatigue. A Unitary Caring Science Approach

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Compassion Without Fatigue I (160 KB)

Compassion Without Fatigue II (170 KB)

Compassion Without Fatigue III (210 KB)

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Please join us as we welcome our special guest Dr. Christine Griffin who will share with us her latest research: Griffin, C., Sousa, K., Jones, J., Ozkaynak, M., & Horton-Deutsch, S. (2024). Compassion without fatigue: A Unitary Caring Science Approach Part III—Theory-Guided practice to advance and sustain nurses. International Journal for Human Caring, August 2024, 1-12. doi: 10.20467/IJHC-2023-0020.

Dr. Griffin and colleagues explore a theory-guided practice using Unitary Caring Science to support nurses' well-being and prevent compassion fatigue. By proposing this paradigm shift we learn that nurses can use theory guided practices to intentionally thrive in their roles and experience more compassion with less burnout despite healthcare challenges. The study emphasizes the importance of revisiting foundational nursing theories, particularly Watson’s (2008) Unitary Caring Science, to rejuvenate nursing’s unique, compassionate purpose and sacred calling into this profession, while advocating for moving away from medical models that focused on efficiency and throughput. By focusing on transpersonal relational caring moments, the authors highlight how compassion can be the foundation for both patient and nurse healing. Their research suggests new ways to pattern nursing experiences that honor nurses’ humanity, offering them the same care they provide to patients. Ultimately, it calls for a deeper understanding of nurses' roles and the importance of compassion for both patients and caregivers alike.

Speakers

Christine Griffin PhD, RN, NPD-BC

Executive Director
Chief Wellbeing Officer Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CA

Faculty - Watson Caring Science Institute

With a deep-rooted passion for improving the lives of healthcare professionals, Christine Griffin is a leader in the field of healthcare professional well-being. As well-being is multifaceted and multidimensional, Christine has worked with healthcare organizations around the world to advance an ecosystem approach to address complex work environments within healthcare systems. With experience in healthcare leadership, implementing system-wide innovative strategies, personal and professional development, and multi-disciplinary team approaches, Christine is committed to fostering holistic and sustainable environments where all healthcare professionals can thrive. In her Caring Science Ph.D. program, “Compassion without Fatigue,” Chris studied how theory-guided practices within Caring Science can heal those working in healthcare, giving them the capacity to flourish as they bring their authentic care and compassion to the bedside. In her role as Chief Wellbeing Officer Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and faculty member at the Watson Caring Science Institute, Chris encourages healthcare organizations to cultivate safe and healing environments for their staff. She advocates for a transformative approach to healthcare that reconnects providers with the essence and significance of their work, anchored in the principles and ethos of Caring Science.