Self Care and Wellbeing - A Practical Guide for Health and Social Care The University of Edinburgh

Overview

The global events of the last few years have brought major challenges for health and social care workers, and students in the sector. 

Frontline workers and students have experienced ongoing difficulties in their working and personal lives – leading to an increase in stress, and physical, mental, and emotional fatigue and exhaustion. 

This Self Care and Wellbeing - A Practical Guide for Health and Social Care course offered by The University of Edinburgh is designed for students and staff working in health and social care wishing to look after their mental health. Anyone interested in improving their overall wellbeing or seeking support with managing repeated or extreme stress will also find it invaluable. 

What you'll learn

This course will help you learn self-care exercises such as:  

• the three-step breathing

• space being 'present'

• self-kindness

• compassionate listening