Today is International Nurses Day On May 12th each year, we celebrate the contributions of Nurses around the world. In this episode, we speak with Mark Aitken of Nurse & Midwife Support. He shares with us the ways they can give help and support to those who tirelessly and selflessly care for others. Mark shares why nurses and midwives self-care is essential.  As nurses and midwives, your health matters - and what better way to celebrate that than on International Nurses Day? .  TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE: Nurse and Midwife Support (3:59) The importance of self-compassion (6:17) Creating cultures that prioritize self-care (8:05) Having a shared responsibility of nurse’ self-care (9:55) Health and well-being in team meetings (11:15) Counseling skills as part of nursing training (12:37) Listening to learn instead of listening to respond (14:53) Listening to yourself (14:46) Leading with gratitude (16:40) Remaining humble and quieting the ego (17:39) International Day of the Nurse (20:13) Self-care practices (21:17) Developing your own self-care plan (24:00) What is indulgent self-care? (27:50) Self-permission (29:17) Nurse and Midwife Support Number: 1-800-667-877 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: HappyNurse.com.au