How to Support a Peer Who's Struggling with Moral Injury

Discover the invisible wounds of moral injury and learn how to support peers struggling with it. This episode of Surviving Your Shift explores the differences between moral injury and PTSD, common scenarios in public safety, and practical steps for listening, validating, and referring.

Are you supporting a peer who's struggling with moral injury, but you're not sure what it is or how to help?

Moral injury is a hidden wound that affects many first responders and healthcare workers. It's different from PTSD, and it requires a unique approach to support.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

1. What moral injury is and how it differs from PTSD
2. Common moral injury scenarios in public safety
3. How to listen and validate without judgment or fixing
4. When to suggest professional help or spiritual support
5. How to support yourself when you're the one struggling with moral injury

Use this episode to enhance your peer support skills, improve your team's well-being, and create a safer, more compassionate work environment. Share it with your colleagues, and start conversations about moral injury in your department.

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