Lead with Compassion the DBH Candidate

Lead with Compassion the DBH Candidate

Compassionate Leadership Beyond Patient Care Compassionate Leadership Beyond Patient Care is where empathy meets evidence in the world of behavioral health leadership. Hosted by Petrona Gardner, a special educator and Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) candidate, this episode explores the power of compassionate leadership in transforming not only patient outcomes but entire organizations. Petrona highlights research-backed benefits such as reduced burnout, improved morale, and stronger team cohesion, while offering actionable strategies like reflective listening, transparency, and self-care modeling. With a focus on cultural humility, trauma-informed practices, and the Quadruple Aim, this approach supports the fourth aim. To improve the work-life of providers, listeners are invited to lead with heart and build systems that heal, not just treat. 📚 References Sinsky, C. (2014). From triple to quadruple aim: Care of the patient requires care of the provider. Annals of Family Medicine, 12(6), 573–576. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.1713 West & Colleagues. (2017). Caring to change: How compassionate leadership can stimulate Innovation in health care. The King’s Fund. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/caring-change

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May 31, 2025 • 7 mins

HOST: Let’s face it, working in behavioral health is demanding. We encounter complex cases, emotional fatigue, and systemic challenges. But amid all of this, one critical factor can make or break outcomes, not just for patients, but for the entire organization.

Now, compassionate leadership is not just about being “nice.” It is about being present, empathetic, and intentional, especially in the tough moments.

In behavioral health, wh...

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