Main description:

This book uniquely provides actionable strategies along the wellness continuum in multiple dimensions: personal, institutional and professional; while applicable across disciplines: nursing and allied health, advanced practice providers and physicians. Further, the content is presented in a manner that can be taught to those entering the workforce, or serve as a primer for Wellness Officers. Most mental health texts focus on the needs of patients and ignore the mental health needs of clinicians. This book fills that gap embracing wellness initiatives as a matter of mental health. Wellness strategies for Inclusion Diversity and Equity are presented. The often ignored subject of suicide is approached head-on with evidence-based strategies for prevention. At the far end of the continuum of wellness, grief management after losing a colleague to death and/or suicide will be addressed. Each chapter includes learning objectives, a brief presentation of the science, application of principles into wellness practice, opportunities for future research and discussion questions. Artwork created by healthcare workers are included to augment transfer of knowledge through art as a way of knowing. Videos are offered to demonstrate through simulation lessons taught through the book.

Contents:

Prologue: The Continuum: Judy E. Davidson DNP RNPreface to the book
Chapter 1. The Balance of Building ResiliencyIsabel Newton MDMaintaining resiliency is a constant effort with ebbs and flows, setting realistic intentions.
Chapter 2. Adapting Cognitive-Based Therapy Approaches to Resiliency for HealthworkersBernadette Melnyk PhD RNDescribes the MINDBODYSTRONG tested approach to resiliency amongst healthcare workers
Chapter 3. Art as a Wellness InitiativeLinda Lobbestael MS RNDescribes how art can be used as a soothing and team building process. How to use process art in the workplace to bring teams together. How to learn through art as a joyous experience.
Chapter 4. Mindfulness and the MindJudy Davidson DNP RNPresents practical tips for using mindfulness in the workplace to enhance resiliency and coping with stressful situations. Each example will be appropriate for those working in hectic environments overcoming the barrier of 'time'.
Chapter 5. Animal Therapy for CliniciansHeather Abrahim PhD RNDescribing the physiologic benefits of animal therapy and how that can be applied to the workforce. Use of intentional oxytocin stimulating interactions to enhance ability to have difficult conversations.
Chapter 6. The Chemistry of NutritionJennifer Nemeth BSN RNHow to apply principles of healthy nutrition in the busy work environment. How to modify nutritional services within a healthcare organization to hardwire healthy eating habits amongst co-workers.
Chapter 7. Fitness at the WorkplaceChristina Dinh DPTPresent fitness activities that can be incorporated into breaks and/or team huddles and the physiologic benefit of each one specifically chosen for healthcare workers.
Chapter 8. The Healing EnvironmentJan Stichler PhD RN, Clare Dickens RNMH MA Environmental modifications to soothe the spirit while working. Includes considerations for art, color, temperature, texture, lighting. Developing a Life Safety Plan: Who will help you when.....: Present options for life safety plan templates, instructions and rationale for use. Why completing your own safety plan can help you support a struggling colleague.
Chapter 9. Empathic Communication Part I: Responding to Stress in the WorkplaceSharon Tucker PhD RN/Judy E. Davidson DNP RNPresent the principles of empathic communication for supporting colleagues in the work environment who have experienced a difficult or traumatic event. The use of 'coffee-chats'. How to break the ice when opening a conversations. Do's and don'ts for empathic communication.
Chapter 10. Empathic Communication Part II: Responding to Errors EmpathicallyTim McDonald MD/Belinda Hein JD.How to debrief after a medical error to avoid blame and consequences of blame, reducing organizational risk. Do's and don'ts to mitigate risk of litigation while optimally supporting staff.
Chapter 11. The Process of Using Simulation to Teach Empathic CommunicationAlana Iglewicz MDHow to use simulation as a technique to teach communication. The importance of communication training with incoming tech-native healthcare workers. The lost art of FTF communication.
Chapter 12. The Power of Micro-AffirmationsDesiree Shapiro MD/Judy Davidson DNP RNHow to structure your practice to bolster the use of micro-affirmations to increase positivity in the workplace.
Chapter 13. Eradicating Racism and Discriminatory Behavior while Authentically Restructuring the Workplace to Promote Inclusion Diversity and EquityCaryn Rubanovich PhDHow to conduct a workplace analysis to detect structural racism. Activities to begin a culture shift towards inclusion. Responding to racism when detected. Allyism.
Chapter 14. Gender-WellnessPeggy Chinn PhD RNProblems to avoid related to gender discrimination in the workplaceAddress the structural/environmental issues necessary for the biological needs of women in the workforce.
Chapter 15. Patient Violence: Providing More than Duck and Cover Training to Protect EmployeesDanisha Jenkins PhD RNGoing beyond duck and cover to creating a nurturing work environment intolerant of violence against staff.
Chapter 16. Barriers to Recovery: Primary, Secondary, Vicarious, Cumulative and Institutional TraumaMelissa Earley MS RNLearning through the mistakes of others: Examples to avoid
Chapter 17. Shifting Culture Through Structured Peer SupportSusan Scott MSN RNEvidence-based approaches to structured emotional first aid through a second-victim prevention program.
Chapter 18. Bullying and Lateral Violence: Building a Process to Address Root CausesKaren M. Oc'Connell PhD RN Going beyond identifying the problem to dealing with root causes. Cognitive Rehearsal and Bystander TrainingWorkplace compression and impact on anxiety and agitation. Competence issues leading to bully behaviors.
Chapter 19. Preventing and Addressing Moral DistressBeth Epstein PhD RNEvidence-based approaches to moral distress investigations using expanded scope of the Ethics Team.
Chapter 20. From Moral Failure to Chronic Disease. The Journey From Disease to WellnessMarie Manthie PhD RN, Amanda Choflet DNP RN, Cadie Ayers

Chapter 21. Differentiating Burnout from Depression and Why We CareSidney Zisook MD The danger of confusing depression with burnout. Burnout as treatable through career modifications, while depression requiring mental health treatment. Under-treatment of depression as a risk factor for suicide.
Chapter 22. Risk Detection and Suicide Prevention in the WorkplaceChristine Moutier MD, Rachael Accardi LMFT, Courtney Sanchez LCSW
Chapter 23. Identifying and Intervening with a Suicidal ColleagueSharon Tucker PhD RN
Chapter 24. Motivational Interviewing: A Skill for LifeTrisha Mims RN/Tari Dilks RNHow to use the process of motivational interviewing to have a colleague accept the need for treatment.
Chapter 25. Grief and Grieving Part 1: Grieving our Patients, Rituals that HealAllison Kestenbaum, MDivPractical advice for those who lose patients and grieve their loss. How to deal with cumulative grief through rituals in the workplace. How to recognize a colleague who may need treatment to deal with prolonged grief.
Chapter 26. Grief and Grieving Part 2: Healing those Left Behind After the Death of a ColleagueSidney Zisook MDHow to process the grief of the workforce after losing a colleague. Dangers of not processing the grief.