The holiday season, a time typically marked by joy and celebration, presents unique challenges for those working in emergency and intensive care units. This is a reminder of a podcast from 2016, where Liz Crowe discusses how to navigate the complexities of grief and gratitude during this time of year.
Podcast – Grief at Christmas Read More
Why do New Year’s resolutions so often fade? Liz Crowe explores the difference between motivation and habit, using cues, behaviour and rewards to think about change. Her reflection offers practical examples of starting small, shaping routines and responding kindly to setbacks.
Resolutions or Habits? Read More
The St Emlyn’s team share their personal and professional resolutions for 2023, from protecting family time to making space for learning and new projects. The post also links to Liz Crowe and Jesse Spur’s podcast on setting and keeping resolutions.
New Year Resolutions for St Emlyn’s Read More
Wellbeing is a term that is widely used, but is it actually understood? This post accompanies Ep 208 of the St Emlyn’s podcast
Wellbeing at Work – Dr Liz Crowe Read More
Writing in December 2021, Liz Crowe reflects on what the loss of physical touch during COVID-19 meant for patients, staff and families. She explores touch, wellbeing and ways to preserve compassion and connection when infection precautions limit contact.
To Touch or not to Touch that is the Question. Touch and COVID19 Read More
Iain and Simon revisit the St Emlyn’s blog in their May 2021 podcast round-up. The linked reading covers anaphylaxis, staff wellbeing, adult congenital heart disease, calcium in trauma, spontaneous coronary artery dissection and reporting hospital data after the Manchester Arena bombing.
Podcast – May 2021 Monthly Round Up Read More
What should a departmental wellbeing plan prioritise? Iain Beardsell adapts a hierarchy of needs to emergency care, starting with food, water and basic facilities, then considering safety, belonging and meaningful appreciation before the optional extras of wellbeing initiatives.
St Emlyn’s Hierarchy of Wellbeing Read More
Joke Van kerkhoven draws on emergency medicine and elite sport to explore leading yourself under pressure. Written during COVID-19, this practical reflection covers mindset, breathing, planning and recovery, with ways to prepare for difficult situations and learn from them afterwards.
Lead yourself (through the COVID-19 pandemic). St Emlyn’s with Joke Van kerkhoven Read More
