Key points

Many people know about secondary trauma. Fewer people know about the risks of moral distress and moral injury.

In times of stress and uncertainty, those who care for others are especially emotionally vulnerable.

Simple practices like mindful breathing, gentle movement, or grounding moments help our emotional resilience.

Connection, purpose, and small restorative acts are the building blocks of sustainable community care.

Many people who dedicate their lives to creating healthier and safer communities—educators, healthcare workers, social workers, community organizers, advocates, and volunteers—carry extraordinary emotional and ethical burdens. They show up every day to care deeply for others, often with limited resources and in environments filled with uncertainty and rapid

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