This episode of The Shift Health Coach Podcast features  Dr. Donna Gaffney and Nicole Foster, discussing their new book, Courageous Well-Being for Nurses.

The book offers nurses practical, research-backed strategies for maintaining well-being in the face of the demanding healthcare sector. We'll cover the development of their collaborative project, the impact of their work during the pandemic, and the essential practices they recommend for nurses to sustain their health and psychological resilience. Join us as we explore effective ways for nurses to integrate self-care into their daily routines and the benefits of community and advocacy in promoting professional well-being.


More about the Authors:
Dr. Donna Gaffney is a board certified psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialist and psychotherapist. She has long addressed stress, loss, and trauma in the lives of adults and children, communities, and healthcare professionals— providing clinical and educational interventions in the
aftermath of personal trauma and crisis as well as national disasters. In addition to Courageous Well-Being for Nurses, she is the author of numerous academic publications and The Seasons of Grief: Helping Children Grow Through Loss. In 2021, she was awarded the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Award for Excellence in Practice-APRN. Donna lives in Los Angeles. You can learn more about Donna’s
work at https://www.donnagaffney.com/

Nicole C. Foster, MA, NBC-HWC, is a national board-certified health and wellness
coach and holds a Masters in Psychology and Spirituality, Mind-Body from Columbia
University. In her coaching practice, she partners with clients of all ages and abilities to
optimize their well-being and reduce stress through evidence-based strategies. She is
the co-author of Courageous Well-Being for Nurses, published by Johns Hopkins
University Press (2023). Learn more about her work at www.NicoleCFoster.com and on
Instagram @NicoleCFoster

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