Counselor’s Corner
Counselor’s Corner: Comforting Grieving Owners
By John Mysz, LCSW – While this may not be the primary job description for everyone in veterinary medicine, it is absolutely an essential part of the job that many of you will run into at some point. I understand it’s a very uncomfortable experience for many and wanted to share some suggestions/guidelines for you…
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John Mysz, LCSW – When we think of self-care, we often think of the nice extra things people on TV often tell us to do like take days off, take bubble baths, go on a nice vacation, or get a massage. While these are great, they are more than often not feasible to do with…
Read MoreCounselor’s Corner: Mindfulness
By John Mysz, LCSW – Being overwhelmed at work as a healthcare professional almost seems like it should be in the job description at this point. The common sentiment of “overworked and underpaid” often rings true for many of us throughout our careers. Unfortunately, COVID 19 has only made this more salient. We find ourselves…
Read MoreCounselor’s Corner: You Are What You Eat
By John Mysz, LCSW – Well not really. But the food you consume has an incredible relationship to your health. We all know the importance of a good diet for physical health. All of our doctors have talked to us about food choices and blood pressure, cholesterol, body fat percentage, and even life expectancy. What…
Read MoreCounselor’s Corner: Exercise and Your Mental Health
By John Mysz, LCSW – Hey everyone! I’ve decided to keep up the old “Counselor’s Corner” blog that Becky Murray, CVT, M.A., LCPC, started a year or so ago. If you’re wondering, though, I am not a clinical counselor like Becky, but a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I will be doing my best to write…
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