My gf works in an emergency ward in a support role (neither doctor nor nurse). I sometimes wonder how things are affecting her. I ask every so often if she’s ok, and listen when she rants about things.
But I wonder if therapy would help her. It’s a high stress environment even if she’s not the one getting her hands dirty.
Suggestions?
Yes. My wife is a paramedic. I’ve been in emergency services for 12 years. We go to couples therapy to help keep the stress from work infecting our relationship.
Therapy is generally a good thing, but it’s gotta be her decision too. You can’t force therapy on someone.
People in the ER see and experience stuff every day that humans are not supposed to see with any regularity. I highly suggest therapy for anyone, especially those of us in emergency services.