Description

Step inside A Dose of Wellbeing for an informative, engaging conversation about the different types of support that can make a real difference in pharmacy. In this episode, Melissa Cochrane and Chief Executive Danielle Hunt unpack the often confusing world of counselling, psychotherapy, peer support, coaching and mentoring, offering clear explanations of what each provides and when they can help. If you’ve ever wondered what kind of support might fit your needs, this episode may help you find your way forward.

Guest bio

Danielle Hunt is the Chief Executive of Pharmacist Support. With extensive charity sector experience, she joined the charity in January 2019. Since then, Danielle has led the development and implementation of a new wellbeing focused five-year strategy, working closely with trustees to refocus the charity to ensure that it meets the changing needs of the profession.

Melissa Cochrane oversees the charity’s wellbeing offering and volunteer programmes. She joined Pharmacist Support in 2021 to develop the counselling partnership, our online Wellbeing Learning Platform, and to further develop our wellbeing content. Melissa has an extensive background as a counsellor/psychotherapist and has a keen interest in wellbeing and simple practices that can enhance our physical and mental health.

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Resources and references

Pharmacist Support

To find out more about support services including counselling and peer support, please visit our website: https://pharmacistsupport.org/how-we-can-help/

Additional mental health and wellbeing support: https://pharmacistsupport.org/i-need-help-managing-my/mental-health-and-wellbeing/additional-mental-health-support/

External

RPS Mentoring: https://www.rpharms.com/development/mentoring

CPPE Coaching Service: https://www.cppe.ac.uk/career/coaching

BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy): https://www.bacp.co.uk/

Association for Coaching: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/

Peter Levine – Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/peter-levine

Bessel van der Kolk – Official website: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com

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Pharmacist Support relies on generous donations to provide our charitable services and support. If you enjoyed our podcast episode today, please consider making a donation so we can continue creating more content to support mental health and wellbeing in pharmacy. Thank you: https://pharmacistsupport.org/support-our-work/donate/

Disclaimer

The content of this podcast is for information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Pharmacist Support.