Thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm for the podcast – this episode signifies our 1-year anniversary! So, it must be Christmas time again!

What is it like to work in mental health at Christmas time? Here are the highs and lows!

I hope you find the episode useful.

The Highlights:

• (00:29): Welcome and thanks for the last year!
• (01:23): Technology fail!
• (02:33): Different reasons for working at Christmas.
• (03:24): Christmas can be triggering for some
• (04:17): Time off matters
• (05:26): What does Christmas mean to you, your clients and colleagues?
• (06:19): Practical steps to help the festive period run smoothly for your clients
• (07:25): Increased pressures at Christmas 2022
• (10:30): Support for isolated people at Christmas
• (11:35): Practical steps for working in winter
• (13:33): Thanks and close

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