9th September 2010 

Frequently Asked Questions

How helpful are these workshops for students or those just starting out in practice?

It is particularly beneficial for students and newly qualified practitioners to integrate these self care measures into their work from the beginning.


Can you adapt the workshops to our needs?

Of course, we will discuss the needs of your group so that each workshop is developed and adapted according to your needs. Although they have been developed as one day trainings, they can be modified to present in half a day.

I have a very busy schedule, so how will these workshops help me?

They have been developed specifically for busy health professionals and focus primarily on simple yet effective strategies, many of which require very little time to put into practice. Some time management strategies can also be included if appropriate.

I feel really depleted and distressed from the caring nature of my work. How could these workshops help me?

The workshop "Reduce the risks of compassion fatigue and burnout" is particularly important for the more empathic or sensitive practitioners, and will help you learn how to empathise in a safer way with your patients. However the complete series of workshops would enable you to benefit from a wider range of coping strategies that you woudl aslo find helpful.