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Scenario

When professional humor suppresses natural compassion

I'm a social worker and our team makes brutal jokes about our clients' trauma but yesterday a kid's story made me cry and everyone acted like I was being unprofessional.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The heart that still breaks may find itself unwelcome in places where breaking has been forbidden.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Gallows humor?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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