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Medical Trauma Changes More Than Just the Body for Patients and Families—and How Somatic Support Can Help

Medical Trauma Changes More Than Just the Body for Patients and Families—and How Somatic Support Can Help

by Katie Mattei | Jul 14, 2026 | Burnout, Education, Health

A medical diagnosis or unexpected hospitalization can change a family’s life in an instant. The same can happen when someone faces repeated hospitalizations, surgeries, or ongoing treatment for a chronic illness. While healthcare teams are focused on treating...
Navigating Burnout as a Caregiver

Navigating Burnout as a Caregiver

by Kelsey Casto | Feb 2, 2026 | Burnout, Education, Grief & Loss Stories, Health, Helping

What does it mean to be a caregiver?  Many associate the concept with helping professions, such as nurses, CNAs and other such staff at retirement homes, hospitals, and childcare centers. While it is true that caregiving does entail providing care for children...

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