Wellbeing strategies for nurses

Boyd, Claire

Wellbeing strategies for nurses - 320 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - Student survival skills series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Self-care and well-being -- Stress -- Sleep well -- Breathing Techniques -- Muscle Relaxation (Progressive Muscle Relaxation - PMR) -- Nature (Biophilia Theory) -- Nutrition, Hydration and Exercise -- Colour Therapy (Chromotherapy) -- Aromatherapy -- Sharing with friends - The Scandinavian Approach -- Humour Therapy -- Guided Meditation -- Mindfulness -- Visualisation (Guided Imagery) -- Arts and Craft -- Stillness -- Spring -- Summer -- Autumn -- Winter.

This book explores 16 wellbeing strategies used in the healthcare, education, business and many other sectors due to the 'duty of care' philosophy. There are over 180 exercises and activities for the individual to dip your toes in and find the ones that work for you. As with other books in the series, this book has been divided into sections, with section three designed for groups, if you wish to get together with colleagues and friends for a more in-depth wellbeing session. All these strategies have been practiced on Student Nurses, Nursing Associates, Registered Nurses and Midwives and other healthcare staff and been adapted for optimum enjoyment.

9781119893554


Nurses--psychology
Self Care
Relaxation Therapy--methods
Mindfulness

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