Creating wellbeing and building resilience in the veterinary profession : a call to life /
Sonja A. Olson.
- First edition.
- 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The evolution of the veterinary profession : how did we get here? -- Caregiver concerns -- Being part of a compassionate caregiving community -- for better or for worse! Examination of our veterinary professional challenges -- Tailoring your individual toolbox for self-care and resilience development -- Change is in the wind -- a new framework -- Get excited and inspired! The veterinary profession of the future.
"A Call to Life helps veterinary caregivers increase self-efficacy and sustainability and decrease unnecessary suffering in their mission to support animal health. Integrating real-life stories from veterinary caregivers with evidence-based theory, practical activities, discussion and reflection points, and insights drawn from the author's own experiences, the book empowers veterinarians by showing that they have the ability to choose a healthier way forward for themselves and for their profession. It uniquely combines shared experiences with academic research into the contributing factors of compassion fatigue and how to counter these"--