Moral Injury: When Values Are Tested
Recess Talks For Those Who Care
01:34:51
Let's Talk Clearing the Emotional Weight After Making Hard Choices
Moral injury occurs when care professionals face ethical dilemmas that conflict with their values—leaving behind guilt, shame, or emotional strain. A first responder may struggle with using force in a crisis. A doctor might feel the weight of withdrawing life support. Mental health workers often face limits that prevent them from helping as deeply as they wish.
In this session, we’ll unpack what moral injury is, what triggers it, and how it shows up across care professions. You’ll walk away with practical tools to process these moments, release emotional weight, and reconnect with clarity and purpose.
Speakers
Dr. Jennie Byrne MD, PhD
Founder @ Constellation
Dr. Jennie Byrne is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and founder of Constellation PLLC—a concierge mental health practice dedicated to supporting physicians through innovative, AI-enhanced care . As the author of Moral Injury: Healing the Healers, she brings a fresh perspective to clinician well-being, highlighting systemic challenges over individual burnout . Dr. Byrne's mission is to humanize healthcare by fostering trust, empathy, and actionable change.
Natasha D'Arcangelo LMHC, CCTP, CCFP
Chief Clinical Officer @ LBee Healh
Natasha is a nationally recognized clinical leader, and international speaker specializing in compassion fatigue. She currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at LBee Health and brings over a decade of experience across inpatient care, mental health tech, and education. Natasha helps care professionals recognize the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue—and offers tools to build resilience and reconnect to purpose.
Matt Swartz LMSW
Chief Psychology Officer @ Recess Labs
Matt Swartz is the Chief Psychology Officer at Recess. His mission is to help individuals and organizations thrive by reducing the impact of stress and secondary trauma through trauma-informed systems and bilateral stimulation technology. As a licensed therapist, business consultant, and founder of Evolving Lives, Matt brings a rare blend of clinical and strategic insight to his work. He lives in Michigan with his wife and two kids and is deeply passionate about making the world a better place.
Moral Injury: When Values Are Tested
01:34:51