About this course
This comprehensive course is designed for dental professionals seeking to enhance their well-being through self-compassion. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to foster resilience and manage stress effectively in your demanding profession.
Our course looks into the core aspects of self-compassion, including self-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity. It provides practical techniques to integrate these elements into your daily routine, helping you cultivate a supportive inner dialogue and improve your work-life balance.
The practice of self-compassion is very important for dental professionals. This course offers strategies to reduce burnout and improve job satisfaction, while also enhancing your capability to deliver compassionate care to your patients.
This course is relevant to dentists, nurses, hygienists, therapists, and other dental care professionals.
CPD Time: 1 hours (1 CPD Credit)
Customer feedback on this course
- This course provided invaluable insights into managing my stress effectively.
- The self-compassion techniques taught are practical and easy to implement.
- I feel more resilient and better equipped to handle challenging situations.
- Learning about self-compassion has significantly improved my professional relationships.
- Developing a self-care plan has helped me maintain a positive work-life balance.
Assessment: 12 MCQs. Pass mark 75%. more…
On passing the assessment you will immediately receive a GDC-recognised Enhanced CPD Certificate.
Aim:
To equip dental professionals with self-compassion skills to enhance resilience and reduce burnout.
Course Objectives:
• Introduce the concept and components of self-compassion.
• Provide practical techniques for recognising and reframing negative self-talk.
Anticipated Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the importance of self-compassion in dental practice.
• Recognise the impact of negative self-talk and how to reframe it.
• Apply self-compassion techniques to reduce stress and improve well-being.
• Integrate mindfulness practices to maintain emotional balance.
• Develop a personalised self-care plan incorporating self-compassion.
GDC Development Outcome: A, B
Learning content:
Introduction to Self-Compassion in Dentistry | Techniques for Cultivating Self-Compassion: Self-Kindness, Mindfulness, and Common Humanity | Recognising and Reframing Negative Self-Talk | Building a Self-Compassionate Self-Care Plan for Sustainable Well-Being
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Self-Compassion for Dental Professionals
Course Description
Introduction to Self-Compassion in Dentistry
This section defines self-compassion and its importance for dental professionals. It highlights Dr. Kristin Neff's model of self-compassion, which includes self-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity, as a means to manage stress and improve resilience in the demanding field of dentistry.
The Relevance of Self-Compassion in Dentistry
In this section, the application of self-compassion in reducing burnout and building resilience is looked at. It emphasises how self-compassion can enhance patient care and job satisfaction by creating a supportive mindset that discourages self-blame and encourages learning.
The Core Elements of Self-Compassion
This section dives into the components of self-compassion: self-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity. It provides examples and strategies for dental professionals to implement these elements in their daily practice to maintain emotional balance and well-being.
Techniques for Cultivating Self-Compassion
The practical application of Dr. Kristin Neff's self-compassion model is discussed here. Techniques for practising self-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity are outlined, helping dental professionals develop resilience and reduce self-criticism.
Recognising and Reframing Negative Self-Talk
This section addresses the impact of negative self-talk on dental professionals, offering strategies to identify and reframe these patterns. Techniques like challenging thought accuracy and using compassionate language are detailed to foster a constructive mindset.
Building a Self-Compassionate Self-Care Plan
The importance of a self-care plan grounded in self-compassion is underscored in this section. Guidelines for physical, emotional, and professional self-care practices are provided, supporting sustained well-being, resilience, and job satisfaction.
Course Completion
Participants will engage with practical exercises and reflective practices throughout the course. Completing the course equips them with the skills to integrate self-compassion into their daily routines, ultimately enhancing their professional and personal lives.