AASV Member Access to AVMA Webinar: Psychological Impacts of Depopulation in Crises

September 30, 2020 — AASV Staff

Thank you to the generous support of Zoetis, AASV members who are not AVMA members are now able to access an on-demand recording of AVMA's webinar, Psychological Impacts of Depopulation in Crises, free of charge. For information on how to access this webinar, login into the AASV Member Center and locate the "Special Offers for AASV Members" near the bottom of the page. Please do not use this code if you are an AVMA member - you already have free access to the webinar.

About the Webinar

End-of-life decision-making can be one of the most important tasks veterinarians face in day-to-day work. In particular, when an end-of-life decision coincides with an emergency or crisis situation, the psychological impacts on a veterinary team can be significant. It's crucial that the veterinary community supports our colleagues involved in making these decisions with empathy and compassion. Understanding the mental and emotional burden that often accompanies these difficult situations, and engaging in empathetic listening, can help minimize psychological trauma that can impact our teams and colleagues.

Join veterinary social worker Elizabeth Strand for a panel discussion about the mental and emotional impacts that depopulation and mass euthanasia can have on veterinary professionals.

Hear from veterinarians with firsthand involvement in depopulation and mass euthanasia of sheep, cattle, pigs, poultry, and laboratory animals. Gain a deeper understanding of the mental and emotional burden that often accompanies these events, and the importance of supporting our veterinary colleagues during these difficult circumstances. Come away with protective strategies that can help minimize unnecessary distress on both the affected animals and the veterinary professionals involved.

Participants can expect to learn about: • The mental and emotional toll that mass euthanasia and depopulation events can have on veterinarians and veterinary teams, and how it impacts overall wellbeing • The psychological trauma that veterinary teams might experience from a depopulation or mass euthanasia event • How empathetic listening by friends and colleagues can help veterinarians and team members recover after these events • Resilience and coping strategies for navigating these challenging situations, from individuals who have experienced them firsthand

Presenters:
• Elizabeth Strand, PhD, LSCW (Moderator)
• Jennifer K. Pullium, MVB, Diplomate ACLAM
• Don Hoenig, VMD
• Bob Evans, DVM, PhD
• Sarah Probst Miller, DVM

AVMA Axon webinars are approved for 1 hr of CE credit and free for AVMA members.

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