VHA Homeless Programs – Self Care for Staff

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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...

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Mindfulness practices: A discussion

5 MAG 2020 · Jeff Belton, Tai Chi/Qi Gong Instructor, Recreation Assistant, discusses the efficacy of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and mindfulness practices on health and wellness.

Ascoltato 22 min. 9 sec.
Helping staff help themselves

5 MAG 2020 · Kristi Whitford, LCSW, HUD-VASH Supervisor, discusses virtual team-building activities to assist staff with feeling connected during uncertain times.

Ascoltato 19 min. 30 sec.
Finding camaraderie when working virtual

5 MAG 2020 · 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.

Ascoltato 22 min. 48 sec.
Caring for yourself: Why it’s important

5 MAG 2020 · 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.

Ascoltato 26 min. 9 sec.
Informed sleep tips to promote self-care

5 MAG 2020 · 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.

Ascoltato 20 min. 7 sec.
Self-care: Recognition of emotions

5 MAG 2020 · 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.

Ascoltato 36 min. 7 sec.
Are you making yourself a priority?

5 MAG 2020 · 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.

Ascoltato 26 min. 8 sec.