Emotions in the time of COVID-19
During this crisis everyone is having to change their whole way of life. For some it’s staying at home with the kids or supporting vulnerable people within our families or communities. For others it’s trying to continue to work to support the efforts to combat the...
Do we need Resilience or Flexibility?
There has been a lot of discussion over the need to train veterinary professionals to become more resilient. We use the derogatory term “snowflake generation” to reflect a lack of resilience as new graduates encounter a world where we are all being asked to do more,...
Super Self Care
The term “Self-Care” is used widely these days as the antidote to stress in our increasingly busy lives. But what is self-care? Many people think it’s going to the gym or having an outside weekly hobby or class that you attend. These activities are great for our...
Does a cup of tea really help when you feel stressed?
There was an excellent article by Patricia Churchland entitled “Why do we care?” in New Scientist, which explained the benefits of mammals evolving altruism and a sense of morality. The writer referred to the role of oxytocin which “triggers the discharge of...
"I’ve so valued this experience with Clare. She has supported me to grow, feel more trusting and confident in myself. I can see the woods for the trees, the importance of my vision and mission over and above the limiting beliefs and stuff, literal and metaphorical, that keep me pinned down in supposed safety!
I’m braver, calmer, more patient, focused and grateful than before."