VHA Homeless Programs – Self Care for Staff

About VHA Homeless Programs – Self Care for Staff

Dr. Roger Casey, Director, Education & Dissemination, National Center on Homelessness among Veterans, talks with experts from across the VHA on balancing personal and professional life through wellness and self-care while working with Veterans experiencing homelessness.

Publisher

Veterans Health Administration

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 May 2020

Latest episode

5 May 2020

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 May 2020

   Mindfulness practices: A discussion

   Jeff Belton, Tai Chi/Qi Gong Instructor, Recreation Assistant, discusses the efficacy of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and mindfulness practices on health and wellness.

2. 

   5 May 2020

   Helping staff help themselves

   Kristi Whitford, LCSW, HUD-VASH Supervisor, discusses virtual team-building activities to assist staff with feeling connected during uncertain times.

3. 

   5 May 2020

   Finding camaraderie when working virtual

   Dr. Michal Wilson, Medical Advisor, VHA Homeless Program Office, offers a reflective look at managing stress through emotional validation. Discussion includes tools to assist with finding a relaxing, calm state when faced with isolation, grief, and uncertainty.

4. 

   5 May 2020

   Caring for yourself: Why it’s important

   Dr. Brian Meyer, PTSD-SUD Specialist, Clinical Psychologist, discusses the importance of caring for yourself during times of uncertainty and offers specific tools for individual use.

5. 

   5 May 2020

   Informed sleep tips to promote self-care

   Anne Wells, LCSW, Mental Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker, discusses management of sleep during times of increased stress. The discussion includes specific tools as well as informed tips associated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.

6. 

   5 May 2020

   Self-care: Recognition of emotions

   Dr. Matt Stimmel, National Training Director, Veterans Justice Programs, talks about the importance of self-care. The discussion focuses on impactful tools with recognition of reactions and associated emotions.

7. 

   5 May 2020

   Are you making yourself a priority?

   Tracey Noonan, LICSW, HUD-VASH Program Manager, discusses giving yourself the soothing gift of self-care, through the use of personal acknowledgement and informed tips associated with Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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