Care for the Caregiver Peer Support Program

The inherent stresses of working in a hospital can take a toll on personal wellbeing and steal joy and meaning from the work we do. Adverse work and personal events can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and may even cause secondary trauma in which caregivers are traumatized by a critical patient event. Over time, these experiences can compromise emotional health causing stress, anxiety, depression, isolation, and feelings of guilt or incompetence which can challenge work-life balance. The Care for the Caregiver (C4C) Program is designed to raise awareness of the negative impact adverse events can have on our caregivers and to respond with support and resources to reestablish wellbeing.

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The Peer Support Team

The multidisciplinary Peer Support Team is trained to respond to Code Lavenders (activation of peer support), and to offer “emotional first-aid” which validates the normal reactions and feelings that come with critical events. Simply having someone care and listen can bring relief to the emotional burden created by these stressful experiences and provide a faster track toward feeling whole again.

What can be expected from a Code Lavender request?

• Supportive encounter at work or by phone
• Compassionate and therapeutic listening
• Exploration of coping skills and support systems
• Additional support resources
• Follow-up text or phone call if desired

Request a Code Lavender (Peer Support)

• Request support for yourself or email codelavender@llu.edu
• Request a Code Lavender for someone else
• Request a Code Lavender for someone else - BMC

Join the Peer Support Team

• Join the Peer Support Team or nominate a co-worker

Care for the Caregiver Flyer

Additional Resources:

• Employee Spiritual Care
• Employee and Student Counseling Program
• Chaplain Services
• Chaplain Services - Murrieta
• Living Whole program

For questions about the Care for the Caregiver website, please contact Leandra McHargue.
For questions about One Portal, please contact Support.