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Moral Injury: When Helping Hurts

Explore how moral injury affects Helpers across all professions. Learn to recognize value conflicts, rebuild integrity, and turn moral pain into meaningful repair and resilience.

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The Helper Gratitude Project

The Helper Gratitude Project is a simple way to send anonymous postcards of thanks to the people who care for our communities. A small act of gratitude can spark resilience, connection, and kindness that lasts.

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The Ethical Obligation of Self-Care

Helping work is meaningful but hazardous, and self-care is an ethical obligation for every helper. This guide explores the risks of burnout, the role of vitality, and practical ways to sustain yourself so you can keep showing up well.

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The Power of Belonging

Discover how building community connections strengthens protective factors for mental health and resilience. Simple, practical steps to foster belonging and well-being

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10 Rules for Work-Life Balance 

This research-backed guide explores 10 compassionate, practical strategies to help helping professionals create a more sustainable work-life balance.

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Multiculturalism in Rural Helping Professions

A practical guide for helping professionals on practicing cultural humility and ethical multiculturalism in rural communities—featuring real-world scenarios, reflection prompts, and tools for showing up with integrity at every level of service.

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