ACT or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that invites people to open up to unpleasant feelings, and learn not to overreact to them, and not avoid situations where they are... Read more
“Nothing is permanent— not even our troubles.” – Charlie Chaplin Impermanence is constant change, and it’s woven into the very fabric of our existence. Moments come and they go.... Read more
What can we learn from our patients and our pets during the pandemic? Have you noticed how so many people have got a new puppy, a kitten, or a pair of guinea pigs since the pandemic started? While... Read more
Acceptance of the anxiety we feel, rather than trying to push it away, goes a long way to defusing it and reducing its hold over you. The uncertainty and fear are palpable on the way to work, at... Read more
20 Feb 2019 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... Read more
Can you spare a minute? Can you spare 5 minutes? If I said you could change your life if you could spare 5 minutes every day would you do it? 5-minute mini meditations are for people who genuinely... Read more
•Self-Awareness – ability to recognise and understand your moods, emotions and drives, as well as their effect on others •Self-Regulation – ability to control impulses and moods •Motivation... Read more
Small group workshops with 2 to 8 people are short enough to incorporate into the working week. Here we can deal with grievances, discuss issues relative to the group as a whole, improve... Read more
Veterinary surgeons are known to be at a higher risk of suicide compared with the general population. There has been much speculation regarding possible mechanisms underlying the increased suicide... Read more
Findings published in the Veterinary Record have drawn attention to the high suicide rate among members of the veterinary profession in the UK. Vets are nearly four times as likely to commit suicide... Read more
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