Care for self
Learn more about physician health and well-being, including balancing your work, personal and family life
Taking care of your own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs can help you cope with stress. Self-care can look different for each person, and can include cultivating a compassionate way of relating to yourself and nurturing balance in your life.
Self-Compassion
Information includes defining self-compassion, research, self-compassion practices, training and how to test your level of self-compassion.
Dr. Kristin Neff
Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities Training
A six-hour evidence-based training on self-compassion for health-care workers.
MSC North
CanMEDs Physician Health Guide
This handbook on physician health and well-being features sections on tools for self-care, balancing personal and professional life and financial health.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
The Resilient Physician
This book includes coping techniques related to identifying personal stress triggers, reducing anxiety and anger, and enhancing collaboration skills.
Wayne Sotile and Mary Sotile