Session #1: Supporting the emotional wellbeing of practitioners through shared experiences and reflective practice - A demonstration of Schwartz Rounds
This session will give participants an opportunity to observe/participate in a demonstration Schwartz Round and consider how this approach could support the emotional and social wellbeing of their teams.
Date: Thursday 5th December
Time: 9.15am - 11.30am (venue open from 9am - 12noon for extra coffee/networking)
Location: Oasis Centre, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NP
Schwartz Rounds are a type of reflective practice designed to support practitioners, where staff can discuss the emotional and social aspects of providing care in a supported environment.
The overall goal is to improve care by addressing the well-being of health and care professionals. More details can be found at The Point of Care Foundation website.
These rounds are:
- Oriented around cases: Several practitioners will bring a story based upon a theme, sharing their experiences and feelings about their story, which is then followed by a facilitated discussion.
- Focused on emotional impact: They provide a space to explore the emotional impact of working in health and care, helping practitioners deal with stress, compassion fatigue and other emotional challenges.
- Enable interdisciplinary sharing: Participants come from various disciplines, fostering a holistic view of care, and promoting empathy among different team members.
- Offer support and reflection: The rounds aim to improve communication, enhance team cohesion, and promote personal well-being by encouraging open, honest conversation about the difficulties and rewards of their work.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact civicuniversity@port.ac.uk
Accessibility and special requirements: We will endeavour to provide particular access requirements on request. If you have any access requirements, e.g. wheelchair access, hearing loops or specific neurodiverse requirements, please get in touch by Tuesday 26th November.
Parking: Parking in Portsmouth is extremely limited, we encourage you to use the train, bus, cycle routes, or the city’s Park ‘n’ Ride facility.