Wounds International

Wounds International


Are we compassionate to ourselves?

March 17, 2025

In this podcast, Professor Karen Ousey and Dr. Gillian Rayner explore the importance of self-compassion in the high-stress area of healthcare. Often, healthcare professionals focus so intently on patient care that they neglect their own well-being. Gill discusses the concept of self-compassion and the challenges that healthcare professionals face in cultivating it. She provides practical strategies for incorporating self-compassion into daily routines and examines the role that organizations can play in supporting this essential aspect of healthcare.