As a health professional in Australia, I’ve found that understanding spirituality is one of the most personal – and often most confusing – aspects of our work. I mean, what does spirituality even mean?
While positivity is often encouraged in healthcare, it can become a surface-level performance – especially when professionals are stressed or rushed. Toxic positivity may look cheerful but can leave clients feeling unseen.
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