Professionals who witness human suffering on the job often "see enemies where there are none." Why? Being locked into an activated state where we are constantly scanning our environment for what's safe versus what's dangers changes our perception.

“Real Talk” is for those who have tough jobs; making sense of the emotional reality of working in a helping or protecting profession. 

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Professionals who witness human suffering on the job often "see enemies where there are none." Why is this? Because are locked into an activated state where we are constantly scanning our environment for what's safe versus what's dangerous.

“Real Talk” is for those who have tough jobs; making sense of the emotional reality of working in a helping or protecting profession. 

Please demonstrate academic integrity by clearly citing my work and company is you share or teach anything derived from this episode. One brief concept represents the distilled results of hundreds of hours of instruction and study in this field as a global expert. 

Sign up for my mailing list to receive free invites to roundtables on compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, and special discounts only available to my direct community. These won’t be posted on social media as we vet everyone prior to participation. Join today at www.ForestHughes.com.

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Copyright ⓒ2023 Forest Hughes & Associates LLC

All violations will be pursued to the furthest extent of the law.

Do not copy concepts, quotes, images, or content.

PERMISSION IS NOT GRANTED TO REPURPOSE, EDIT, COPY, DOWNLOAD, OR UPLOAD AUDIO, VIDEOS, IMAGES, OR CONTENT.

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You've got a read on people, like no other. Why is this? Because of your high level of exposure to the best and the worst sides of humanity.

“Real Talk” is for those who have tough jobs. Making sense of the emotional reality of working in a helping or protecting profession.

Please demonstrate academic integrity by clearly citing my work and company if you share or teach anything derived from this episode. One brief concept represents the distilled result of hundreds of hours instruction and study in this field as a global expert. 

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