How to work in a compassionate way and keep emotionally safe in the process.

Andrew Hale Bsc ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac | HNC2025

45 minute video - Certificated at 1 hour of CPD

Many of us working in veterinary care struggle with the emotional health pressures our jobs can create. Turning up to the challenges and suffering of others on a regular basis, can really take its toll. In supervisory roles there are added pressures of trying to support team members who may also be struggling & it is easy to take on burdens of others or to become detached from the support others may be seeking, as a way of coping. It can be hard to know the level of pastoral care one should be undertaking to team members, & to know how to be available to the emotional needs of others but not take them on for ourselves. Imposter syndrome, compassion fatigue & burnout can all be the unwelcome by products of struggling with these pressures. Low self esteem often contributes, as does having poor boundaries & lack of self compassion. Andrew will look at some of these issues & offer ways we can protect our emotional wellbeing, whilst still being able to show compassion & support to others.