I'm pleased to have developed a Distress Tolerance and Emotional Regulation Work Pack for the Scarisbrick Inpatient Unit. Providing coping skills and psychoeducation for patients and service users in averting crisis and improving quality of life. @WeAreLSCFT@LSCFTPreQualPsy
Developing on my skills & professional practice learnt from my time in the @BritishArmy and @WeAreLSCFT, it was a pleasure to deliver psychoeducation and psychological skillsets to the Mounted Police Instructor Conference developing new police officer resilience @ChrisOliverNHS
This weekend I did it
This weekend I defeated my depression.
This weekend, my dad completed Ben Nevis whilst diagnosed with CIPD and as a recipient of a triple heart bypass.
We both completed the mountain, we both completed a tremendous feat.
Saturday I defeated depression.
Outside of the NHS, within my Army Reserve unit, I run a monthly "Pull Up A Sandbag" drop-in session for reservists struggling with their mental health.
From stresses in their civilian life to struggles within military training, catering for your troops is essential @wavellroom
Today is #ReservesDay, celebrating the commitment to King and Country of the Army Reserve. The therapeutic skills learnt as an Assistant Clinical Psychologist in @WeAreLSCFT has greatly impacted the support of the British Armys Mental Health output @ChrisOliverNHS@GoalsOlivers
NHS England has withdrawn funding for the mental health support provided by NHS Practitioner Health to secondary care staff.
This is deeply concerning, at a time when "mental health support for NHS staff is needed now more than ever." @romanpsych
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Reflecting on my experience as a clinician.
It took me 5 years to cement an AP role, 5 years of graft, 5 years of putting others first, 5 years of selflessness
Looking back, it was all worth it.
Photo: Feb 2021 mobilised for covid vaccinations Manchester
@WeAreLSCFT
Workers are the backbone of the NHS. Today I brought the Staff Wellbeing Support Packs developed at the Ormskirk Psychology Team to Chorley!
From anxiety to tough times, traumatic events & wellbeing skills, supporting our workers is crucial!
@ChrisOliverNHS@LSCFTPreQualPsy