The Powerful Role of the Empathetic Witness
Over the last decade, our understanding of trauma has shifted. Two people can face the same event; one remains regulated while the other is overwhelmed in body, mind, soul, and spirit. The difference is often the presence—or absence—of an empathetic witness.
Nurses have long stood in this role at the bedside. With the right tools, we can become intentional witnesses—skilled listeners and healers—without leaving our specialty.
Watch how this definition shapes trauma-informed nursing and psychotherapy.
