Self-Healing Through Reflection: A Workbook for Nurses

When describing the occupation of nursing, more often than not, words such as security, trust, commitment and courage come to mind. Nurses put themselves in the front lines of health care, acting as a bridge between the patient and the rest of the healthcare team. As a result, stress becomes a part of their daily lives. Nurses will acknowledge, for all they do for others, they often find difficulty caring for themselves. In their workbook from Hygeia Media, Nancy Jo Bush and Deborah A. Boyle offer nurses information, exercises, and tools for self-reflection to better help them cope with the stressors that invade their personal and professional lives so they can provide themselves with the same level of care as they do their patients.