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Many clinicians, especially physicians, don't learn in school what to do when a patient is crying. When we don't know what to do we feel uncomfortable, and no one likes to feel uncomfortable.I've seen many physicians sit in the presence of a cr
Is Joyful Palliative Care possible? Palliative care clinicians are often kind and highly empathetic people, but uncontrolled caring can lead to compassion fatigue or even burnout.Yet approaching the care of seriously ill people with an intentio
The 2024 Integrative Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health was held recently in Cleveland and there were so many wonderful sessions. I attended and have picked out 8 key learnings to share with you.The 8 topics are:1. Microskills for well
Effective doctor-patient communication is crucial for effective patient care. Yet effective communication is challenging when visits are time pressured, and both clinicians and patients are often stressed.Using the tools of negotiation can help
The Power of the Healthcare Provider Gaze: An Interview with Dignity Expert Harvey Chochinov MD, PhD
Harvey Chochinov, MD, PhD is an esteemed clinician and researcher in the field of palliative care. He shares his research on dignity, dignity therapy and the Dignity Question that is vital for providing the highest quality end of life care.You
Michelle Pearce, PhD is a psychotherapist, coach and integrative health educator who is passionate about guiding people to well-being.She shares her insights about health coaching, both private and group. She also shares information about the i
Dementia is hard on families.It is hard to watch a loved one decline, hard to provide personal care, and hard to lose the connection with the person that you once knew. One of the hardest things may be that the person loses their language, and
Behavior change is hard. Integrative nutrition and wellbeing coaches are an important part of a healthcare team.Joel Edman, DSc, FACN is an integrative nutrition and health coach and he shares his wisdom this week about how to facilitate practi
As clinicians it is crucial that we are aware of our blinders. Sometimes the obvious cause of pain isn't the actual cause of pain and we need to be willing to look past our first impressions.This week I discuss the case of one of my patients (d
It is painful to watch other people suffer, whether they are your patients or your loved ones. They may suffer with illnesses, such as cancer or dementia, or may suffer with emotional pain, anxiety or depression.You want to help, but don't want
This week I share the story of one of my patients and the woman he loved. Nick was a man in his 20s with an advanced cancer and caring for him touched my heart.He had to face the difficult reality in front of him in order to create the life tha
Breath is powerful. We carry it with us, it keeps us alive, and it can either increase our stress or reduce it.Slow breathing is a secret weapon for reducing the stress response, reducing anxiety and improving wellbeing.This week you'll hear fr
There is wonder in unexpected places.When you look for it you will find it, and when you find it life feels just a bit lighter. From an Uber ride that turned into an impromptu therapy session to a conversation in a wellness store that may just
Neurofeedback is a brain-based treatment that is effective and safe. It can be used to manage ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, Parkinson’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, post concussive syndrome and more.This week we have Francesco Ami
Guided imagery is a powerful tool to use with your patients who have generalized anxiety or are just feeling anxious about getting chemotherapy or having a procedure.It is easy to learn and every physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, PA, radiat
Do you know the different between yoga and yoga therapy?Which one is better for people getting treatment for cancer? How about people with neurologic conditions or those who have had a stroke?What benefits can patients get from yoga therapy? Wh
Family members "should" on patients.Patients "should" on themselves.And we "should" on patients too.This week I share eight "shoulds" that we can try to avoid to improve the wellbeing of the families that we care for.Also, today is book launch
Acceptance is powerful. Many people mistakenly think that acceptance is giving up. They see it as the opposite of fighting. I see it differently. Instead of being the opposite of fighting, I see acceptance as the opposite of pretending. When yo
It is challenging enough to imagine lending a stranger your car or giving them a large sum of money. Yet, some kind souls donate their precious, living body parts to people that they don't know.Chaya Lasson, RN is just such a person.This week s
It is our job to help our patients cope courageously. Whether they have cancer, dementia, age-related decline, ALS or other serious condition it will cause stress for their family that we can help to relieve.This week you'll get a sneak peak in
My gift to you is permission.If you are holding on to ideas of how you're supposed to be and generating your own anxiety and stress, this episode is your answer.For holiday season 2023 I have 5 permissions and 3 invitations for you to help make
Do you use anchoring? Anchoring is a powerful tool that you can use to help manage stress even when you are out and about or in a meeting with a frustrating boss.Just like Pavlov's dogs salivated when the bell rang because they connected the be
Clinician grief: it's real, it's important and we need to talk about it. Have you heard of secondary grief? Grief shaming?In this important interview with hospice nurse and grief expert, Helen Bauer, we dive deeply into who experiences grief, h
Too many patients and too little time.Most clinicians wish they had more time to spend with each patient and patients generally hate feeling rushed through their medical visits.How can you practice compassionate medical care when you have to ru
Families are complicated.Holiday events, such as Thanksgiving, can bring out stressful feelings just as we're hoping for picture perfect family moments.This week's episode gives you 4 Truths and 4 Suggestions for staying happy and sane during f
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