Dr Paula Redmond

The Health Professionals' Psychologist 💙 Helping doctors, nurses, therapists and AHPs recover from burnout and trauma 💙 #whenworkhurts 💙

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

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[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

@TomPMarshall @PRESSUREstudy_ @clairedocdavies @jennystanden3 @NHSHEE_NEY @HEE_DTVGP @MSPmbr @rcgp @irisintervent Really fascinating and important findings. No 8 is very sad

[Lucy Marks @LucyMarksMBE]

A really powerful story about the experience of a Bosnian refugee & her therapist who shared a language and heritage. These are stories we should be telling right now @rebshark @plavis @DrPaulaRedmond @Celia_McKeon

[anna baverstock @anna_annabav]

'Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up' Pablo Picasso
How do we retain our creativity as doctors and HCP? @crxeate @LouiseYounie @doc_bipolar @drtarageorge @DrNicolaDavis @RemaJyothirmayi @roshni_beeharry

[Dr Julie Highfield @DrJulie_H]

1/2 when we consider our NHS workforce crises we need to recognise the psy injuries caused by stretching staff to meet the needs of patients. Staff will fill these gaps- they want to do a good job. For some staff this results in a mental health concern. But…

[Move it or Lose it @moveitorloseit1]

Did you know research has found that crafts like knitting, crocheting and cross-stitch can help to reduce stress? In fact, they enhance our mental wellbeing, boost our cognitive flexibility and stimulate the release of dopamine, our feel-good neurotransmitter.

#Moveitorloseit

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

Come along to learn, knit and connect at our Creative Restoration retreat for health professionals 👉 https://t.co/9qI3203si0

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

Need some restorative time out just for you?

If you're a health professional who loves knitting we've got just the thing! Join us on 22nd April at the beautiful Petersham Hotel in Richmond to connect with others, and learn how knitting can be a powerful tool for self-care.

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

For more details and booking see https://t.co/9qI3203si0

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

📣 We're excited to announce our next Creative Restoration Retreat on 22nd April 2023, in Richmond.

Join us for a nurturing day in beautiful surroundings to focus on your own wellbeing, with a small group of like-minded health professionals who share a love of knitting.

[Michael West @WestM61]

Burnout - it's the workplace not the person https://t.co/KE4scJ9OYq

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

@Thetravelpsych Thank you Charlotte for your feedback! And so glad it was helpful

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

The damage burnout does to self-trust; the damage we do to ourselves through shame; and how to begin opening up to and welcoming all our parts - these are some of the key ideas that have stayed with me from my conversation with Wendy Kendall

[heidi edmundson @heidi_ed]

Are there any high level conversations going on about how to look after staff. When this current disaster ends ( if it ever will) will there be serious discussions about what care we offer to the people that had to hold it all together or will we just expect them to bounce back

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

@PHDiaz19751 @clairedocdavies 😅

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

Do any doctors actually wear white coats these days? I still see it on TV but have never seen one in real life.
#MedTwitter

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

@DrGoblin3 Interesting! Was watching Strike last night and the psychiatrist in Broadmoor was wearing a white coat, which is what got me thinking 🤔

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

We know that cold-water swimming and animal-assisted therapy can be really good for mental health. But what about cold-water swimming WITH animals?

Listen to this week's episode of When Work Hurts to hear more about this from paramedic Pete Lewin and his Newfoundland rescue dogs

[Rachel Gibbons @drrachelgibbons]

I am really delighted (and hugely relieved) that the Royal College of Psychiatrists has published this guidance for all mental health organisations for the pastoral care of all mental health staff following the suicide of a patient…https://t.co/tgqwEbND1L https://t.co/Z4rtMsOX5o

[Dr Rachel Clarke @doctor_oxford]

NHS nurses hold the hands, tend the wounds, save the lives, wash the dead. They comfort us, console us, diagnose us, save us. They toil & smile & endlessly care.

Not a single NHS nurse wants to strike tomorrow. They’re desperate.

Please show NHS nurses some love. Please RT 💙

[heidi edmundson @heidi_ed]

I agree with this, creativity is undervalued. Unfortunately we are ,also, now at a place where all we do is fire fight daily and we have no time and space for anything else. Staff are getting burnt out and we struggle to do any meaningful improvement work on our services.

[Dr Paula Redmond @DrPaulaRedmond]

Have I saved the best for last?

In the final episode of this season I spoke with paramedic Pete Lewin about his amazing work supporting frontline staff and first responders by taking them out swimming with his gorgeous pack of Newfoundland rescue dogs.