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Whether you are a psych, psychiatrist, mental health nurse, mental health social worker, mental health OT, counsellor, or are working in a different capacity in the mental health field, we share something in common. An inbuilt desire to help others improve their mental health.
\\nNot many people know how it feels to sit in acceptance with another human being. To encourage people to share with your their deepest thoughts, the ones that keep them up at night, that stop them forming relationships and loving others, from loving themselves.
\\nAnd then through the deepest caring and understanding help them lead better, more fulfilling lives.
\\nYou and me, we are part of an exclusive club.
\\nNow I don\\u2019t know about you but ever since I graduated I\\u2019ve had a love/hate relationship with my label. The result of which is division, judgement, ego driven decisions made by professional bodies; and as peers we get engaged in justification discussions, energy zapping (Maybe you\\u2019re noticing an internal dialogue about this with yourself as you are listening/reading).
\\nLabels have their purpose but\\u2026.
\\nwhen we talk in the short hand of labels, there is the risk of losing the nuances and humanity and we top seeing each other as people first.
\\nMY TIPS
\\nCommit yourself to
\\nSome journal prompts / guiding questions
\\nWhat skills do you need in your referral network.
\\nWhat do I do well?
\\nWhat do I need help with - who may be able to help me with this?
\\nWhat next?
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\\nConnection in the mental health professional world can be difficult, but is necessary to avoid burnout and to have a satisfying and sustainable career.
\\nTo increase connection start with an authentic and accepting understanding of yourself; then of others; then of a deep appreciation for how we are all connected to create positive change in the world. .
\\nBy embracing your authenticity you invite confidence and calm into you life.
\\nIf this sound a bit overwhelming, it doesn\'t have to be.
\\nUsing gentle, simple and practical strategies, you can strengthen connection with yourself, others and the natural world.
\\nRESOURCES To access free and paid resources click here.
\\nTo contact me email me here.
\\nTHANK YOU so much for listening. Everytime I see that someone else has listened to an episode, I think of them and give thanks that my words are connecting with someone, wherever they are and I hope that they are hearing what they need.
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\\nUntil next time, take care of yourself.
\\nKim xx
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