HeART of Connection: Operationalizing Safety in the Home-Based Health Sector

Home health clinicians - 85% of whom are women - serve as the shock absorbers of the care economy, working in isolation in the community, while managing high-conflict family dynamics and carrying unpaid caregiving responsibilities at home. HeART of Connection uses high-fidelity immersion to build emotional muscle memory for boundary-setting, de-escalation, and connection. By operationalizing psychological safety, the program prevents emotional depletion, preserving women's capacity to thrive in both their clinical careers and personal caregiving roles.