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When it comes to admitting that we’re stressed out and overwhelmed some of us clinicians can adopt a very stoic attitude and continue to suffer in silence. Whether or not this silence is due to not wanting to appear weak in some way by not being able to cope , or simply not knowing who to turn to, this delay in seeking help often means that our warning signs go unchecked and consequently we suffer detrimental effects to our physical and mental health.
Although it is well documented that medicine and dentistry are highly stressful professions there seems to be an astonishingly small number of resources out there that deal with this problem.
WHAT IS COACHING?
Coaching is a support service that is used to empower individuals to reach their goals through a process of questioning and accountability far faster than they would if they were working alone.
The coach - client relationship is an equal partnership, whereby through a series of questions a client works through a coaching framework to establish a desired outcome and the action steps that they are committed to taking.
All sessions are bespoke, completely confidential and non judgemental.
what coaching is not
Coaching is not about your coach giving you suggestions, advice or telling you what to do- this would be more the role of a mentor or consultant. A coach will support you to set goals and objectives that you generate yourself and will facilitate your journey to achieving them.
(If you commence with a series of coaching sessions and it is deemed that coaching is not the correct support mechanism for you at this moment this will be discussed with you directly to find a suitable solution to support your onward journey).
areas i cover
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Learn to recognise the symptoms of burnout and what to do about it. It is not normal to consistently feel drained, depressed or angry all the time.
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Stress can never be totally eradicated from our lives, we need a certain amount of it to challenge us to grow and evolve. We can however learn to manage it. We may be aware of the obvious causes of stress but there are also the hidden stressors that continue to deplete you.
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Don’t wish your life away or continue to put things on hold. If you are currently in a bad place emotionally it is important to learn how to balance your perceptions of your situation whilst you work on your plan to move forwards.
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If you are juggling a thousand things at the same time and “running on fumes” , it can be hard to think clearly. Learn natural ways to clear your mind and prioritise what is important to you.
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If you feel like you’re stagnating and have lost your zest for life , explore ways to reignite your passion and move ahead towards your desired outcome.
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Take the time to analyse the important areas in your life. Assess your current situation and plan where you would like to be and how you’re going to get there. Unless you are intentional and strategic your goals will have a significantly lower probability of being realized.
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Find out the real reasons why you succeed in some goals and “fail” in others. Learn how to set goals that challenge you and take you out of your comfort zone and produce lasting results .
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This is a crucial area to be explored since there is a strong correlation between a successful goal outcome and the alignment of it to a persons values or life priorities .
Once established the Value Determination process can be applied to both your personal and professional life and provides powerful insights into the motivation behind your actions .
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Is there life after being a clinician? The answer is an outstanding YES !!! You may be feeling overwhelmed and contemplating having a career break, changing jobs or leaving the profession completely. Coaching can facilitate you to make the choices that are right for you.
IF YOU ARE UNDER SERIOUS EMOTIONAL STRESS RIGHT NOW AND HAVE ANY SUICIDAL OR SELF HARMING THOUGHTS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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