Caring for the carers (for nurses)

Peter is an honorary senior lecturer in the Division of Social and Community Health in the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland.  His teaching and research interests are in the area of therapeutic communication, loss and grief, vicarious traumatisation, and self-care. Although almost fully retired from the University, Peter maintains his links through teaching on some programmes and supervision of Master’s and Doctoral students. His activities outside of academic life include work as a Director for a large aged care organisation, time with grandchildren, performing in a Ukulele band, and working as a front line Ambulance Officer.