Throughout my current college career, pages upon pages of
knowledge pack into my brain. Carpel
tunnel stands at bay due to writing countless note cards. Back pain appears due to the weight of
thousand page books carried to class daily.
Exhaustion seeps in due to late nights/early mornings filled with
homework and studying. In looking back
at the last two semesters, I question how I survived. . .
It is those moments when a patient thanks you for the care
provided for the day and when I catch myself understanding a concept or pouring
forth information learned which makes the above issues worth it. Among all the concepts, words and skills
learned, one word sticks out. . .DEBRIEF.
It never showed up on a test, never made it into any assignment, no
patient ever asked about it and probably not found in the textbooks. But, the word holds powerful meaning to me.
With all the confidentiality forms signed, one cannot take
any information or experiences and share with others outside the medical
unit. What nurse’s see, hear, perform
and encounter daily remains unpredictable.
One never knows what will come as they enter the room of a patient or
client. Many times nothing traumatic occurs
and the procedures, examinations, assessments and care run quite smoothly. Then, you have those days when events stir up
much emotion inside. How can one process
all this alone? How can one cope with
traumatic situations without running to a confidant? The emotions need to be dealt with
constructively. In comes my favorite
word. . .DEBRIEF. Nurses are able to
step away from the situation, grab a fellow nurse or manager and pour out all
those emotions. Together, they work
through all that just happened in a safe place which still provides
confidentiality. In knowing a source
exists to bring relief from all the emotions accumulated throughout a shift
brings peace.
Did you know that a Source exists to help you through all
the emotions accumulated throughout each day of life? This Source offers empathy, listening ears, comforting
arms, Truth on which to stand and love to heal.
He never sleeps. He never grows
weary. He remains always, ready to hear
from you. You do not have to face trials
alone.
Who do you turn when you need to DEBRIEF? A confidant, family member, stranger,
counselor. . . God does provide help,
guidance and comfort through these relationships, but He needs to be first and
foremost Source for help. The events we
encounter daily remain unpredictable. As
we leave the front door, we have no clue what will come with each step. Days may fill with traumatic events which
stir up much emotion inside. Days may
fill with joys beyond belief. Days may
be mundane without much to talk about.
But, each day we need a debrief session.
Processing through the range of emotions helps in numerous ways.
God cares so much about our days. Give Him the honor of sharing your most
intimate emotions concerning the day you just experienced. He provides a safe place and provides the highest
level of confidentiality. He loves to
hear from you. . .will you share your day with Him?
Tonight, before going to bed, step away from the situations
of your day and set up a debrief session with God. He will open your eyes to healing, celebrate
your joys right along with you, dry any tears that may fall and help you see
what to do next time should the event occur again. He is our ultimate Healer, Counselor and
Guide for our lives. Trust Him.
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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