What’s been good about today?20 Dec 2017How 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 empathy16 Nov 2017What are the three types of empathy and how can they be used to help those in practice thrive?
Talking techniques to cope with stress01 Jul 2017THE 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 day01 May 2016Caroline 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-being01 Aug 2014Helen 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-being01 Feb 2013CHRIS 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 profession01 Feb 2013JAYNE 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' needed01 Dec 2011FRANCESCA 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 fatigue01 Dec 2011KATHERINE 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
Damaging responses provoked by stress01 Apr 2009Stress and poor morale caused by heavy workloads leave veterinary surgeons vulnerable to developing problems with drugs and alcohol, according to German researchers. A study of 1,060 vets in north…
Can the BVA help solve your problem?01 Mar 2009Mike Nelson investigates what the association offers to veterinary surgeons with problems
Supporting projects aimed at improving the wellbeing of veterinary surgeons01 Mar 2009The Veterinary Support Working Party (VSWP), chaired by Dr Wendy Harrison, met recently to discuss research projects and other initiatives aimed at supporting the mental health of the profession.
Providing expert help for those with ‘personal problems’01 Jan 2009JOHN BONNER meets the new national co-ordinator of the VSHSP.
