1. Mission Statement: Commitment to Service
Jane R. Shaw, DVM, PhD
Laurie Fonken, PhD
Colorado State University
November 2, 2015

2. Workshop Agenda Seed Talk on Service Relaxation Reflection
Create Mission Statement
Share Mission Statement
Small group
Large group
Debrief

3. It is a way of life Veterinary medicine is composed of
a community of healers
in service of animals
and the people who love them.

4. Human-Animal Bond Our animal patients in their own right
are teachers and healers.

5. The Other Family Doctor
Appreciating the impact of
animal companionship
on the health and well-being
of humans creates a new
dimension for veterinarians
in public health.

6. Self-Care As caregivers, we need healing.
We receive gifts from our clients and
patients each day that are a source of
replenishment.

7. We are Enough Our clients and patients are
drawn to us for who we are and
what is inside of us – our values.

8. Commitment to Caring We are drawn to care for others.
Fundamental in our nature.
It is the way we were made.

9. How old were you when? You found yourself caring for the needs of
another living being?
20-25 years old
15-20 years old
10-15 years old
less than 10 years old

10. A Calling
What is your story?

11. Exercise: Personal Mission Statement Part 1: Relaxation

12. Exercise: Personal Mission Statement
Part 2 – Reflection
What if your work was simply an opportunity to express your highest values in this world?
What message would your work deliver to your clients?
What would your relationships with your colleagues be like?
Remen, 2008

13. Exercise: Personal Mission Statement
Part 3 - Writing
Write 3-4 sentences in the language of help
Help me…
Show me…
Give me…
Enable me to…
May I be…

14. Exercise: Personal Mission Statement
Part 4 – Listening
Read what you have written out loud to your group.
Read it once then pause and read it again so everyone call fully take in what you have read.
Listen generously.

15. Exercise: Personal Mission Statement
Part 5 – Collective Mission Statement
Choose a single line from your mission statement that is most important
Read it outload to the group
Listen generously

16. Exercise: Debrief Part 6 – Large group discussion
Three Question Journal
What surprised you?
What touched your heart?
What inspired you?

17. Commitment How will you commit: To care for yourself?
To maintain your dedication to service?