by Dr Natasha Wilks | May 4, 2019 | Well-Being
After reading an article about no frills therapy for men, I think this is a fantastic idea. My husband is part of a Beer Club with other dads from school. Every month they catch up to try new beer & chat. The photo above was taken at the northern most tip of...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Apr 20, 2017 | Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, Stress Management, Veterinary Coaching, Well-Being
Prince Harry was recently interviewed about mental health. The podcast is honest, insightful and refreshing. Prince Harry discusses the issues he’s dealt with and how ignoring his grief and emotions for 20 years affected him greatly. Listen to the podcast...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Feb 13, 2017 | Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, Stress Management, Veterinary Coaching, Well-Being
Let’s face it, with the long hours, high demand work and on call commitments, enough good quality sleep has been elusive for many veterinarians. I see a lot of people needing lots of caffeine to get them going and alcohol to wind them down. All this does is...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Aug 14, 2014 | Advice for New Grads, Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, Veterinary Coaching
Some time ago, I asked all of my veterinary connections about their biggest frustrations in practice. Reading the responses, I found that many people were struggling personally. We work in a mentally & emotionally taxing profession We are losing many talented...