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Lived experiences of shame in the profession, shared responsibly and reviewed for confidentiality. Content notes are added where helpful. If you would like to contribute, you are warmly welcome to share your piece with us.

Where shame meets psychological safety: reflections from our latest Shame and VetMed gathering
Vets, nurses, coaches, therapists and leaders from the UK, Ireland, North America and Europe came together to explore how shame interacts with psychological safety. Here is what we thought about together.
Shame and VetMed · · 6 min read

Introducing Shame Competence training, designed just for veterinary professionals
Luna Dolezal and Will Bynum of The Shame Lab are running a live, online introduction to shame competence created specifically for the veterinary team. Two sessions, starting 1 October.
Shame and VetMed · · 4 min read

The Shame of Not Fitting the Vet School "Mould"
For a long time I called it "underconfidence". I called it "imposter syndrome". What I did not call it, until much later, was shame.
Katie Ford · · 5 min read
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