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Psychologists offer strategies for de-escalating violence in the veterinary clinic

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A trio of psychologists recently led an AVMA workshop that offered strategies for de-escalating potentially violent situations at work. Workplace violence is a pervasive problem affecting millions of Americans annually, especially those working in health care settings.

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Microaggressions, over time, leave a mark

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Subtle slights targeting marginalized peoples can eventually cause negative health effects, says Marian Vasser, who led a workshop on ways of avoiding committing microaggressions during the inaugural AVMA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing Summit this November in Atlanta.

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Swarovski Skills Camp, or men and their toys

10,000 Birds

The indoor workshop started with a Covid self-testing (where everyone was negative), followed by lectures on the Swarovski company, its ethos and products. The next day we had an outdoor workshop and a chance to test the toys. At the end of the workshop we all went birding, to further test the glasses of our choice.

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The most important book about European birds in this century

10,000 Birds

Despite all that sun, I have spent days in a darkened Museu Blau on a pan-European bird atlassing workshop hosted by the Catalan Ornithological Institute. A few years on, the adventure continues: It is a cold night in early March and the young moon is barely visible through the thick branches of the oak forest along our census route.

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Are You Going to the New York Birders Conference?

10,000 Birds

Billed as The New York Birders Conference , the weekend-long meeting, hosted by the Queens County Bird Club , will feature great field trips, workshops, and a keynote speaker that 10,000 Birds readers will undoubtedly recognize – James Currie ! Not only that, but there are a host of great workshops and presentations on tap.

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How To Choose A Digiscoping Camera

10,000 Birds

I give a lot of workshops all over the country. When I give workshops, I almost always have someone come up to me and tell me how much they have spent on a spotting scope and camera and that every photo they take is utter crap. It’s perfect for someone who is a wildlife watcher first and a photographer second.

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You Should Go to the American Birding Expo!

10,000 Birds

There will be workshops , field trips , and some amazing keynote presentations , including Julie Zickefoose and Scott Weidensaul. Tickets to get in are only $10 and considering this gets you workshops, field trips, access to the exhibition floor, book signings, keynote presentations, and everything else the Expo has to offer!