The Power of Positive Psychology

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49m
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Lecture Overview

Positivity affects perceptions, attitudes and expectations. Positive emotions have been shown to increase feelings of energy, help us cope with adversity and help us feel more optimistic about life. In this lecture, health service improvement coach Jane Stanfield discusses how positivity can be integrated into day-to-day stressful work environments and interactions with patients.

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Jane Stanfield is a health service improvement coach. She comes with 30 years’ experience in healthcare, half as a clinician and half in health administration, support and coaching. Having had a brush with burnout herself and several close family members receiving healthcare, her focus is on bringing compassion back to healthcare for all involved. Her current use of neuroscience and mindfulness at work enables healthcare providers to work with their own mind, emotions and behaviour to influence their culture in a way that will energise and motivate them as they manage the safety and reliability of their care and its focus on the patient while caring for themselves. Jane is currently coaching several nurse leaders and runs workshops on leadership, shaping cultures, wellbeing, and communication and patient safety (CAPS). Her most recent professional development personally is in LEAN thinking - reducing waste and improving flow in healthcare…because waste is disrespectful to people!
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CPD time49m
First Published08 October 2023
Updated08 October 2023
Expires
08 October 2025
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Topics
Self-care
Professional Issues