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Understanding Emotions: Dealing With Uncertainty as a Health and Care Professional
Understanding Emotions: Dealing With Uncertainty as a Health and Care Professional
Understanding Emotions: Dealing With Uncertainty as a Health and Care Professional
Wednesday 6th August 2025
Explore how healthcare professionals manage uncertainty with practical strategies and self-compassion in this engaging podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Uncertainty is common in healthcare and impacts mental health.
- Perfectionism can exacerbate feelings of uncertainty.
- Returning to work can heighten fears of inadequacy.
- Self-compassion is crucial for managing professional challenges.
- Peer support helps navigate emotional difficulties.
Uncertainty isn't the exception in healthcare; it's really the norm.
Healthcare professionals are no strangers to the feeling of uncertainty, which can often feel like a looming cloud affecting both their professional and personal lives. In this engaging episode of the Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast, Dr Zaid Al-Najjar and therapist Ruth Deighton take on the challenge of understanding emotions in the healthcare setting. They explore how uncertainty impacts mental health and confidence, especially when it becomes overwhelming.
Dr Al-Najjar shares relatable anecdotes about the sleepless nights many practitioners experience, pondering over patient consultations and fearing worst-case scenarios. Ruth Deighton adds her insights into how the culture of perfectionism in healthcare can exacerbate these feelings, leading professionals to seek reassurance and fall into the trap of rumination. The duo delves into the importance of managing uncertainty through practical strategies like planning and setting realistic goals.
They discuss how returning to work after a break can heighten feelings of inadequacy and fear of judgment, highlighting the value of self-compassion and peer support. With humour and empathy, they tackle the mixed emotions involved in dealing with uncertainty, from anxiety to anger, and offer tools for managing these effectively. The episode is peppered with valuable advice on how to approach uncertainty not just in clinical practice but also in one's personal life.
If you're looking for guidance on navigating the tricky waters of uncertainty as a healthcare professional, this episode offers a comforting blend of personal stories and expert advice. Tune in for a reassuring conversation that acknowledges the challenges while providing actionable solutions.