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Lemmings who work in Emergency wards at hospitals, do you do therapy for work related issues? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 12 hours ago by lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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My gf works in an emergency ward in a support role (neither doctor nor nurse). I sometimes wonder how things are affecting her. I ask every so often if she's ok, and listen when she rants about things.

But I wonder if therapy would help her. It's a high stress environment even if she's not the one getting her hands dirty.

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[–] Elextra@literature.cafe 5 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Well, I would ask her first how she is feeling. Assess, dont assume. I manage ED staff and honestly they're all okay unless there is a super super depressing case or a very difficult patient.

Otherwise, they're fine and their work day is very normal for them. There's even a few that thrive in it.

So unless her rant is about stress, maybe I wouldn't worry. Lots of people in the hospital just like talking about their day or venting. If it is about stress or something more, there's a lot of resources and interventions she can try/tap into: EAP, therapy, trying a different area in the hospital, etc.

[–] lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

There’s even a few that thrive in it.

I rather suspect she is one of those types who shines in the chaos. I think her stress comes more from co-workers than the situation.

[–] Elextra@literature.cafe 3 points 8 hours ago

Oh. Yeah... Coworker issues can be universal no matter what industry lol. But yes! Continue to be there to listen to her and support her. Youre a great partner for asking the question! Therapy wouldn't hurt but its a very personal decision.