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SAVC | How do I … take ownership of my well-being? [WATCH RECORDING]
Thursday 26 February @ 12:00 - 13:30
Subject: How do I … take ownership of my well-being?
Speakers: Miss Retha Watson
Organizer: SAVC
Event Link: WATCH RECORDING
Overview:
- An overview of trauma and stress in our professional and social lives.
- Managing difficult conversations with owners of patients.
- Discussion of the armouring concept for mental and emotional wellness.
- Am I coping, thriving or drowning?
Presenter: Retha Watson
Retha Watson has a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
She headed the SAPS national trauma and suicide prevention programme for 18 years.
She was the psychologist for the Special Task Force and high-risk units in the police and designed various pro-active programmes to support police officials with trauma and stress. Retha moved on to her own consultancy where she provided counselling services to organisations.
She was a lecturer for Master IOP students at North-West University in counselling and trauma counselling.
She had the honour of writing a series of wellness articles for SAVC and Vet 360 in 2025 and 2026.
Retha has since “retired” as a psychologist and went on a different career path in the agricultural sector, yet still in the leadership development and selection environment.
Disclaimer: This information is exclusively intended for registered veterinary and para-veterinary professionals.
