Veterinary Team Wellbeing & Resilience 2024 PDF

Wellbeing in the Veterinary Industry Part 3 Veterinary Team Wellbeing & Resilience NSCI5712 Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Practice 2024  Ask yourself: Who is responsible for Wellbeing in a Vet Clinic?  Recognise s...

Wellbeing in the Veterinary Industry Part 3 Veterinary Team Wellbeing & Resilience NSCI5712 Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Practice 2024  Ask yourself: Who is responsible for Wellbeing in a Vet Clinic?  Recognise symptoms Self-assess, self-regulate & self-care What can Seek support we do Support each other to help Let people you work with know what you need Us & The Ask before dumping on a colleague Veterinary “Don’t eat your young – starting out right” Team? Debrief after big events CELEBRATE SUCCESS & Have fun together  What Create a positive work environment Encourage work-life balance Can Opportunities for growth and development Trust Employers Recognise and appreciate individuals and their contributions Do? Flexible work arrangements Provide a sanctuary or comfort room Support physical wellbeing Address mental health - make it safe for people to talk about it CELEBRATE SUCCESS & Have fun together  NZVNA member = free access to Vitae - for Vet Nurses in Stress. A confidential counselling service 24-hour phone service that’s open seven days a week. 0508 664 981 – costs apply for non-members Up to three fully funded counselling sessions with a trained psychologist. http://www.vitae.co.nz/www.vitae.co.nz/article-library/ What Support is the Industry offering? HOME (veterinaryconfessionalsproject.com) For more support links go to the NZVNA Wellness Hub Wellness Hub » New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (nzvna.org.nz) What is Resilience? How do we gain Resilience? Practical ways: Get perspective: try not to ‘catastrophise’/ruminate Develop a growth mindset: see challenges as opportunities for growth. Cultivate a support system: relationships with people who support and encourage you. Practice self-care: It also means taking time to relax (passive & actively), do things you enjoy. Set goals and take action: to help you feel more in control of your life. Start by setting small, achievable goals. Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment. Sample Footer Text Holistic Health & Wellbeing Models This Photo is by the The Mental Health Foundation New Zealand is used with This Photo by SCGH ED is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 This photo by Michael Lameta, originally created by Fuimaono Karl Pulotu- permission. Endermann is from George, M., Richards, R., Watson, B., Lucas, A., Fitzgerald, R., Taylor, R., & Galland, B. (2021). Pacific Families Navigating Responsiveness and Children’s Sleep in Aotearoa New Zealand. Sleep Medicine: X. 3. 100039. 10.1016/j.sleepx.2021.100039. Te Whare Tapa Whā Whenua | Land & Roots, Environmental Wellness Being able to understand your responsibility for the quality of air, water and land around you How? Learn more about the world around you Environmental stewardship: pick up rubbish, conserve water, restore natural habitats, etc.… Taha Tinana | Physical Wellness Being able to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows you to get through daily tasks with undue fatigue or physical stress How? Regular exercise to relieve your body of physical stress Sleep for 8 hours every night for a body that can be well rested, strong & mentally alert Eat healthy Te Whare Tapa Whā Taha Whānau | Family & Social (& Occupational) To belong, to care & share as part of a wider community Being able to establish & maintain positive relationships with your family, friends & colleagues. (Being able to get fulfilment from your study, your job, or your chosen career field while maintain balance in your life). How? Enjoy time with friends & family Keep a positive outlook towards others – forgiveness gives room for growth Find an occupation that you enjoy Have and show respect for cultural values and traditions Te Whare Tapa Whā Taha Wairua | Spiritual Wellness Being able to establish peace & harmony in your life. Having the capacity for faith, connection and wider communication. Your spiritual essence is your life force: who and what you are, where you have come from and where you are going How? Try to meditate Make positive choices to nurture a positive mind Give yourself permission to ignore things that make you feel down as a tool to reach peace within yourself Te Whare Tapa Whā Taha Hinengaro | Mental & Emotional (& Intellectual) Wellness Being able to understand yourself and cope with the challenges life throws at you. Being able to open your mind to new ideas & experiences that can be applied to your personal decisions, group interactions & community betterment. How? Laugh more & smile Surround yourself with emotionally and overall supportive people who understand who you really are Accept yourself as you are Live in the moment Mindfulness By not abusing alcohol, drugs or food to fill an emotional void Overview of Te Whare Tapa Whā | Ministry of Health NZ (youtube.com) (1:08 min.) Make a Personal Wellbeing Plan Personal wellbeing plan | Mental Health Foundation NZ Meditation Try: Five Minute Guided Meditation - With your Dog! – YouTube Or: Guided Gratitude/Loving-Kindness Meditation with Pets - YouTube  When today has been rough… Need more support? Now might be the time to seek the support of a qualified mental health professional. St John Mental Health First Aid The Calmer You Podcast a podcast to overcome anxiety at work by Chloe Brotheridge Lifekeepers.nz Mentalwealth.nz Try the Unitec counseling team at Te Puna Waiora – see links on EAS Student Support Zone Call 1737 - Need to talk for free, confidential support This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC