VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRemoving blind spots: Conflict resolution in veterinary practicesAugust 11, 2020Conflict is a natural part of the human condition and occurs in any environment where people spend an extended amount of time together. It arises as a result of unmet needs and expectations, when one person’s desires, wishes, and feelings do not match another’s.
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Easing anxiety top-ranking task for PTSD service dogsJuly 23, 2020Disrupting episodes of anxiety might be the most incredible gift a service dog can give to a handler diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
How are you and your team doing?July 6, 2020The more you can focus on your self-care and the well-being of coworkers, the better you can take care of your clients and patients.
Eight tips to reduce fireworks anxiety in petsJune 25, 2020With the Fourth of July around the corner, AVMA has released a list of ways to help keep pets calm during loud events.
Preventing serotonin syndrome: Factors you need to knowJune 15, 2020The concept of “individualized medicine” needs to be emphasized when treating anxiety or behavior disorders. While one animal may tolerate a drug at a certain dose, another may show severe clinical signs or die.
Wellness program takes "bite-sized" approachJune 11, 2020BluePearl’s “Micro Steps to Wellness” introduces a new activity each month to help veterinary professionals cope with stress.
Bolstered mental health group shifts focus to COVID-19 stressesJune 1, 2020Hill’s has teamed up with World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Professional Wellness Group to help enhance veterinary wellness globally.
Behavioral changes: Don't ignore these red flagsMay 28, 2020Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to their staff and organization to act when an employee’s behavior changes.
EAPs: Breaking down the barriers to emotional and mental well-beingApril 27, 2020It’s a classic line from an iconic movie meant to inspire action: “If you build it, they will come.” Yet, in the real world, can anyone be sure something being available means it will be used?
Off Leash: Stalking stigmaMarch 3, 2020Eighteen years ago, Patty Khuly realized she had a problem. Anxiety, depression, and a family history of mental illness conspired with the stress of divorce, debt, and single motherhood to feed a cycle of self-medication with alcohol and prescription drugs.
