Drat & Drake: Dr Cruz Returns!

About this episode

Dr. Cruz returns to discuss emotional self-regulation in veterinary mental health and shares strategies for clearer thinking and effective problem-solving.

In this episode of the Drat and Drake Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Cruz returns to discuss the critical role of emotional self-regulation in veterinary mental health. Dr. Cruz elaborates on his 'feel better, think better' philosophy, providing strategies to acknowledge and simplify emotions for clearer thinking and effective problem-solving. They also explore practical self-coaching techniques and the integration of Eastern and Western approaches to mental well-being.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Cruz

Topics covered

• emotional self-regulation
• veterinary mental health
• self-coaching techniques
• Eastern and Western approaches to mental well-being

Keywords

• mental health
• problem-solving
• emotions
• veterinary

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Books & works: Drat & Drake

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