In this episode, Aletheia and Matt are joined by Natasha Hill, a police officer and wellbeing lead. Natasha shares her personal journey and how it led her to focus on wellbeing in the police force. She discusses the importance of passion and empathy in her role and the need to address burnout and trauma early on. Natasha also highlights the support provided to families and the creative initiatives implemented to promote wellbeing. The episode emphasizes the significance of community and the role of creativity in addressing wellbeing challenges. In this conversation, Natasha Hill discusses the importance of putting humans at the centre of creativity in the well-being space. She emphasizes the need to address sensitive topics and provide support tailored to individual needs. The conversation also explores the challenge of creating constructive conversations on heavy subjects and the importance of building empathy and understanding in the workplace. Natasha highlights the significance of baking well-being into all decisions and addressing practical issues such as uniforms. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the skills required for the role, including empathy, vulnerability, and continuous learning, as well as the importance of self-care. Takeaways
- Passion and empathy are crucial in addressing wellbeing challenges.
- Early identification of burnout and trauma is essential to prevent further harm.
- Supporting the wellbeing of families and children is an important aspect of overall wellbeing.
- Creativity and collaboration are key in developing effective wellbeing initiatives. Put humans at the centre of creativity in the well-being space.
- Address sensitive topics and provide tailored support.
- Create constructive conversations on heavy subjects.
- Build empathy and understanding in the workplace. Bake well-being into all decisions and address practical issues.
- Develop skills in empathy, vulnerability, and continuous learning.
- Prioritize self-care and find activities that bring joy.