Exquisite Empathy: Balancing Compassion and Boundaries

The term "exquisite empathy" describes a protective practice used by mental health therapists. It's the practice of being deeply compassionate and emotionally attuned to others while maintaining clear, healthy boundaries to protect against burnout.

 

During this episode, I discuss empathy, compassion fatigue, burnout, exquisite empathy, and affirmations. Below are 10 affirmations you can use as a tool to bring exquisite empathy into your life. If you are a pharmacist who experiences compassion fatigue or burnout, you need to listen to this episode.

 

10 Affirmations for the Exquisitely Empathetic Pharmacist. It's ok to focus on 1-2/day. You can write them on note cards and read them when you have a minute twice/day. 

1. I am compassionate and supportive.
2. I have healthy boundaries.
3. I am fully present when I speak to my patients and colleagues.
4. I help my patients and colleagues feel seen, heard, respected, and understood.
5. I am practicing within my scope with integrity and confidence.
6. I trust my knowledge, instincts, and training.
7. I feel motivated to work every day.
8. I am happy to be a pharmacist.
9. I care for myself so I can care for others.
10. I make a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day.

 

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Links from this episode

Affirm Yourself: 15 Principles to Retrain the Voice in Your Head by Dr. Jerry Levin

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast episode 336 in June 2025 https://bit.ly/4khZ0Ub 

 

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