Module 3: Personal Wellbeing and Resilience

Build the skills and mindset needed to navigate stress, setbacks, and challenges with confidence. This interactive 90-minute workshop blends real-world case examples, group discussions, and expert insights to equip you with practical resilience strategies. Learn how to regulate your nervous system, shift your perspective, and apply evidence-based techniques to stay grounded and adaptable in the face of adversity. You’ll leave with actionable tools to foster resilience in both your personal and professional life, helping you thrive in high-pressure situations.

  Sarah Corthorne and Katherine Wakelin, psychology researchers at the University of Surrey, take a closer look at self-criticism and self-compassion amongst veterinary surgeons and invite you to improve your self-compassion skills by taking part in their research project funded by a Sarah Brown Mental Health Mind Matters Grant.

I thought you cared: Dealing with emotional blackmail

• Understand the different forms emotional blackmail can take
• Learn effective strategies to deal with emotional blackmail
• Learn how to protect yourself from the consequences of these situations

How do I lead when I’m on my knees?

• Review the impact of recent events on veterinary practice leaders
• Understand the importance of self care as a leader
• Learn the importance of creating other leaders to support you

Know how to recognise imposter syndrome (you’re not alone!), gain tangible tips on how to move forward in the face of this (there are things we can do!) and understand the sources of further help available (lots of people are here to help!).