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again, post-COVID-19.

Reflecting on emotions and self-care

For retired senior nursing lecturer Terry Firth,

who was instrumental in getting the initiative
off the ground, the opportunity for nurses to

address their own emotions is vital.

Terry Firth:

‘Self-care is so
important, but
we don’t

always do it

‘They’re the only ones who are with the patient

24 hours a day,’ she says.

‘Self-care is so important, but we don’t always

do it. Historically, we may have pushed our
emotions away, but we have more awareness

now. You have to acknowledge how you feel or
it just gets bottled up.’

Learning is individual, says Ms Firth. ‘When we