Wellbeing, Self Care and Resilience
Nursing staff need to look after themselves as well as others. If they lead an organisation or manage others the wellbeing of their staff is an added concern. Use this guide to find information resources about wellbeing, self care and resilience.
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Key Resources
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Are you suffering with possible symptoms of trauma? This page has information about how the RCN Counselling Service is offering trauma-focused therapy to RCN members.
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This resource supports employers and RCN representatives to improve working environments. It also supports nursing staff to lead healthy lifestyles so they can maintain their physical and mental wellbeing.
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A guide to prevention for trade union activists
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Whatever you need to know about coping with stress, anxiety or depression, or just the normal emotional ups and downs of life, the NHS Moodzone is here to help. It offers practical advice, interactive tools, videos and audio guides to help you feel mentally and emotionally better.
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Helps you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using self help reading. The scheme is endorsed by health professionals and supported by public libraries.
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Chapter 3 covers maintaining resilience for the nurse leader and the teams they manage.
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Marie-Therese Massey, Chair of the RCN General Pracitice Nursing Forum, highlights the effects of isolation and loneliness associated with nursing in non-traditional settings. Register online for free access to this video.
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Sibylla Parkhill
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RCN Library and Archive Service
Page last updated - 09/06/2021