Psychologist Dr Nadine Hamilton has spent the last ten years researching why the mental wellbeing of vets has become so compromised and what can be done about it. In her own private practice, she has helped many vets develop better coping strategies to get on top of stress and psychological fatigue to avoid burnout and suicide. She also works with veterinary practice managers and owners to increase wellbeing, productivity, and retention in the workplace. She is also the proud founder of Love Your Pet Love Your Vet, a not-for-profit charity raising awareness about the issues within the veterinary industry and reducing stigma in veterinary professionals seeking help.

Acknowledgements
About the Author
Foreword
Introduction

SECTION ONE - THE CHALLENGE
Chapter 1 - The 'dark side' of the veterinary profession
The Problem
Why do so many vets contemplate suicide?
What do we do to help vets at risk?
The Coping and Wellbeing Program for Veterinary Professionals

SECTION TWO - THE REALITY
Chapter 2 - Being a vet
Impacts on Vet Wellbeing
Students and Fresh Graduates
Major Strengths Supporting Vet Wellbeing
The Next Step

SECTION THREE - WHAT CAN HELP
Chapter 3 - Positive Psychology
Authentic Happiness Theory to Wellbeing Theory
PERMA
Positive Education
The Core Virtues of Positive Psychology
Another Step to Go

Chapter 4 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Psychological Flexibility
Mindfulness
Core Pathological Processes
Overlap Among Pathological Processes
A Further Step Yet

Chapter 5 - Career Construction Theory
Life Themes
Vocational Personality
Career Adaptability
Career Construction Theory in Action
One More Step

Chapter 6 - Resilience
Keys for a Resilient Life

SECTION FOUR - INTERVENTION
The Coping and Wellbeing Program for Veterinary Professionals
Module 1 Stress management
Module 2 Time management
Module 3 Communication and assertiveness
Module 4 Relaxation
Module 5 SMART goal setting
Module 6 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Module 7 Positive Psychology

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