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New Certifications in 2023:
- Certified Blue EQ Emotional Intelligence Facilitator
- Trauma-Informed Approach Certified Trainer – TEND Academy
AuthorBridge Inspired Authors
Watch my interview: Sonja Olson, Caregiving for Veterinarians.
NEW BOOK COMING!
Practice book contract signed with Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, titled: “Activating Well-being and Resiliency Strategies for a Thriving Veterinary Career: A Practical Workbook” (likely to be published in Spring 2025)
Pura Vida Veterinary Wellness: I co-hosted a retreat on 12-18 November 2023. Returning as a co-presenter December 8-14, 2024.
MentorVet: MentorVet is an evidence-based national mentorship program that helps those experiencing burnout.
- MentorVet Advisory Board continuing through 2024
- Increased facilitation responsibilities for the MentorLeap cohorts
- Excited to participate in support of the creation and implementation of the new Mentor Certification and Mid-Career Veterinary Support in 2024
AVMA Wellbeing: Facilitating Train-the-Trainer workshops
2023 NZVA Webinars, New Zealand Veterinary Association: Fall Veterinary Wellbeing Webinar Series – (3) lectures provided to the NZVA community:
June 2023 – WSVMA/WA DOH Suicide Prevention Modules released to the veterinary community of Washington State
May 2023: VETGirl e-Book – Veterinary Wellbeing Resources to support Mental Health Month
Nov 2022: Royal Canin hosts veterinary wellness expert Dr Sonja Olson – Pet Industry News (petnews.com.au)
April 2022: Women in STEM Author Interview: Sonja Olson (routledge.com)
March 2022: WSVMA | WSVMA member publishes wellbeing book for the veterinary profession
Portland Marathon, 1 October 2023: completed my first full marathon! (Yes, we are doing it again this October 2024!). Watch my video by Portland Marathon / OHSU Health.
On the Horizon
"Global collaboration with other holistic wellness practitioners, particularly those supporting human and veterinary medical caregivers. There is so much healing that is needed and innovation demanded to support a One Health approach to a sustainably healthy planet."