2. Trainee and Supervisor Wellbeing: Practical Strategies for Self-Care, Psychological Safety and Team Support

This webinar is part of the RACP Wellbeing Advocates series, which explores practical strategies to support doctor wellbeing and foster healthier medical workplaces. 

In this session, we focus on trainee and supervisor wellbeing, with an emphasis on self-care, psychological safety, and supporting one another within training environments. The relationship between trainees and supervisors plays a key role in shaping workplace culture, influencing both individual wellbeing and team dynamics. 

Dr Susannah Ward and Dr David Beaumont will facilitate a discussion with Dr Sabine Hennel, Paediatrician and Paediatric Rehabilitation Doctor, Monash Children’s Hospital and Paediatrics and Child Health Division Representative, Member Health and Wellbeing Committee (MHWC) and Dr Aidan Tan, Paediatric Registrar and Deputy Chief Resident Medical Officer, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network and Trainee Representative, MHWC drawing on their experience as clinicians and members of the Member Health and Wellbeing Committee. Through case examples and shared insights, the session will explore common challenges in training settings, as well as practical approaches to communication, peer support, and maintaining wellbeing in demanding clinical environments. 

Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to support their own wellbeing, strengthen relationships with colleagues, and contribute to a more supportive and respectful training culture. 

The session will conclude with practical takeaways and a live Q&A, providing an opportunity to reflect on how these approaches can be applied in everyday practice.