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Chris Griffin, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, Caritas Coach, Master HeartMath Trainer/ Coach
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Christine Griffin is a board certified nurse matching expertise in adult learning with a passion to heal the healers in healthcare. Chris received her nursing degree and master of nursing at Regis University and her PhD at the University of Colorado in the Caring Science track. Chris became a Caritas Coach© in 2010 and a HeartMath© trainer in 2011. She has developed resiliency curriculum, presented at national and international conferences on resiliency and offered resiliency workshops with healthcare organizations and hospitals around the country. In her PhD program Chris studied the effects of compassion fatigue on care givers and how theory guided practices decrease burnout, mediates secondary trauma and increases compassion satisfaction for healthcare providers. Chris has a passion to help other healthcare providers build a practice of self-care and compassion through a shared narrative and experiential learning opportunities to decrease the suffering of those who are called to care for others.
Sasha Jacobs, BSN, RN, NCSN Caritas Coach, Heartmath Trainer, Certified Conscious Connected Breathwork Healer
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Sasha Jacobs, BSN, RN, is a dedicated healthcare professional with nearly two decades of experience in nursing. With a diverse background spanning inpatient, outpatient, and safety departments, she has witnessed the profound impact of secondary trauma and caregiver burnout early in her career. This personal journey ignited her passion for sustainable resiliency practices, guiding her to explore Caring Science by Jean Watson, HeartMath facilitation, and Integrative Breathwork.
Sasha specializes in trauma-informed care, utilizing HeartMath techniques for in-the-moment stress reduction and promoting inner harmony. Her approach incorporates Integrative Breathwork to reconnect individuals with their authentic selves, helping both caregivers and those they care for. Currently serving as a nursing supervisor for school nurses, she is also dedicated to teaching resiliency practices at her hospital and to private clients. Sasha's mission centers on supporting those who often face the challenges of secondary trauma.