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VIHASA Cape Town: Values in Healthcare Series

Care for the Carer – An Inside-Out Approach Nelson Mandela University | 15–18 September 2025

VIHASA Africa Mauritius Outreach and Capacity-Building Programme

On 16 April, a vibrant gathering of 42 individuals came together at Selborne Golf Estate in KwaZulu-Natal for a transformative Vihasa training retreat. The group included 32 transdisciplinary professionals, six facilitators, and four support staff members representing five countries across Southern Africa: Botswana, Mozambique, Eswatini, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Within South Africa alone, participants travelled from six provinces — Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Lim

Caregiving is a demanding and deeply rewarding role that requires constant emotional investment. Whether you care for family members, patients, or clients, the drive to help others often comes with a heavy personal cost. Compassion fatigue and burnout can quietly erode your well-being, leaving you exhausted and less effective. Finding a balance between giving care and preserving your own health is essential. This post explores practical ways to cultivate compassion without sa