Buddy Up: Connections Help to Build Resilience
Ontario Medical Association
Buddying up can help to support the welfare and safety of health care workers, especially during the pandemic. In this Ontario Medical Association resource, learn the fundamentals of how to establish a buddy system. These include formally identifying a buddy, establishing a platform, conducting check-ins and offering and receiving support with your buddy.
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