Identifying anger and anxiety 25 Sep 2018 The first step to dealing with emotions is simply identifying them through meditation
Meditation for beginners 20 Jul 2018 The amount of time a person spends concentrating on “nothingness” in the morning can correlate with their level of happiness throughout the day
Compassion in the practice 20 Jun 2018 Why aren’t we more compassionate towards each other at work when we can be so caring and thoughtful about our patients?
Producing a successful practice wellness portfolio 4 May 2018 A Vets4Pets joint venture partner explains his practice’s journey to developing a wellness portfolio with a great response and uptake
The value of self-compassion 4 May 2018 More than just retail therapy, self-compassion is about giving yourself credit and making time to be content and mindful
Identifying key health challenges 26 Apr 2018 Sponsored Survey results reveal the prominence of mental health issues and identify areas where changes could be made
Mastering self-regulation 23 Apr 2018 When emotions are running high, they cannot be ignored, but they can be carefully managed
Developing self-awareness 17 Apr 2018 The first competency of emotional intelligence can help us change and regulate our reactions to encourage more positive behaviours
Fear of failure 16 Apr 2018 It is healthy for those in the veterinary profession to have some fear of failure, but can that fear prevent progress?
Mindfulness for busy people 13 Feb 2018 Mindfulness takes practice, but just five minutes a day could help to improve your mental well-being
What’s been good about today? 20 Dec 2017 How does this question make you feel? Energised and thinking about all the good things that happened, or slightly numb and empty? Are you able to recall a list of things that you or the team did that …
The importance of empathy 16 Nov 2017 What are the three types of empathy and how can they be used to help those in practice thrive?
Talking techniques to cope with stress 1 Jul 2017 THE 2017 VETERINARY EDUCATION FOR TOMORROW (VET) Festival celebrated a record turnout this year, opening its gates to over 1,400 delegates. The 36 speakers, chosen by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, educa…
Anxiety and fear tackled at BVBA day 1 May 2016 Caroline Bower reports on the BVBA's affiliate programme at the BSAVA congress in which speakers looked at combating anxiety and fear-related problems in the canine population.
‘Mindfulness’ aids professional well-being 1 Aug 2014 Helen Wiseman explains how the ‘Mindfulness in the Workplace’ programme has produced remarkable results at CVS in reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing well-being.
GP recognition, CPD and well-being 1 Feb 2013 CHRIS WHIPP presents the results of a survey looking at the recognition currently afforded to GP vets, their sense of well-being and their approach to CPD – and identifies a number of issues
Working to improve the well-being of members of the profession 1 Feb 2013 JAYNE LAYCOCK reports on her pick-of-the-month webinar “The Science of Happiness”, led by David Bartram, BVetMed, DipECSRHM, FRCVS, director of the Veterinary Benevolent Fund
Empathy, patience and 'people skills' needed 1 Dec 2011 FRANCESCA RICCOMINI discusses the qualities needed by both veterinary surgeons and behaviour counsellors, including the need for non-judgemental attitudes, if consultations are to succeed
Exposing compassion fatigue 1 Dec 2011 KATHERINE DOBBS introduces a new series looking at how ‘mental fatigue’ can affect the way we work and other aspects of our lives, the signs to look for, and the need to learn how to cope with it
