In pediatric palliative care and other emotionally demanding settings, healthcare teams must deliver compassionate care while managing the emotional toll of their work. Building resilient teams means creating a supportive, communicative environment where team members can process stress, support one another, and sustain empathy over time.
Open communication and psychological safety
Regular emotional check-ins and debriefs
Access to mental health and peer support
Shared purpose and celebration of meaningful moments
Balancing compassionate care with emotional sustainability helps teams remain effective, avoid burnout, and stay connected to the purpose behind their work.
