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Lasting hope
starts here.

With a mission of supporting mental health, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers small group sessions for veterinary professionals. These groups provide resources, information and community to better handle the unique stressors of the profession.

During the six-week program, support groups of eight people meet online each week.

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Our attendees will find the space and opportunity to establish ongoing conversations about experiences, issues and ideas that emerge from their work as veterinary practitioners.

What to expect:

Guided discussions with rotating themes and topics that are carefully chosen to reflect the needs of practitioners.

A place to share thoughts and perspectives and hear the thoughts and
perspectives of others.

A close community of acceptance, respect and support of one another’s individuality and concerns.

How groups
are formed:

Groups are matched based on affinity and primary type of practice (Equine, Small Animal, Large Animal, Mixed, Industry/Other, etc.). Also considered is the attendee’s role in that practice (owner vs. associate, ambulatory vs. brick and mortar). Additionally, other demographics, such as year of graduation and time zone, are accounted to foster connections.

There’s something magical about being about to say ‘hemoabdomen at closing time the night before the kid’s spelling test’ to a group who immediately get it.

I feel much less alone as a solo practitioner after making these connections.

Our profession can be very isolating and having the VHF support group reminds us that we are not alone.

VHF provides an invaluable connection that is not available with other mental health support groups.

This group is helping me focus on myself so that I can be a better mom, veterinarian and person in this crazy world that we are living in. I am so thankful for the Veterinary Hope Foundation!

These small groups can lead to an overall better quality of life for veterinarians and support staff.

Every veterinary professional needs this opportunity to get life-saving support.

So many talk mental health, but the Veterinary Hope Foundation is putting support for veterinarians into action.

My goal was just to find myself in a better headspace at the end, and that did happen!

A unique set of challenges calls for dedicated care.

Our sessions are facilitated by a licensed mental health professional with specialized training in challenges faced by veterinary professionals.

The weekly sessions run 60-75 minutes
and focus on the following topics:
Self-Care and Self Compassion

For those who spend their days caring for others, it can be difficult to offer that same care to themselves. In this session, we’ll define self-care and self compassion, and discuss practices that support it.

Setting Healthy Boundaries

These days maintaining boundaries seems more complicated than ever. That only increases the need for them. In this session, we’ll explore personal and professional boundaries, and share tips for setting healthy ones.

Exploring Imposter Phenomenon

Gaining confidence can be tough when you second guess your own accomplishments. In this session, we’ll discuss the concept of Imposter Phenomenon, including contributing sources, coping strategies, and its evolution as it relates to diversity and inclusion.

Values and Meaning

Our core values drive how we live. Sometimes, it feels difficult to live consistently with those values. In this session, we’ll explore the meaning of our values and of veterinary work. We’ll also share stories of personal calling.

Work/Life Integration

Leading a balanced life can feel overwhelming. Why does it always seem like there’s one last ‘to-do’ that’s never checked? In this session, we’ll explore challenges to work-life integration, such as expectations and responsibilities. We’ll also share ideas to help find balance.

Healthy Resilience and Service

There’s a unique challenge to acknowledging our capacity to serve and heal when we cannot fix or cure. In this session, we’ll discuss concepts of healthy resilience. We’ll also examine the importance of perspective taking.

A community of support is waiting.