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Empathy is Crucial in Medicine, But the Healthcare System Undermines It
Prioritizing efficiency and financial goals over empathetic care has detrimental effects on both patients and healthcare providers. Empathy Improves Patient Outcomes Enhanced Communication: Empathetic healthcare providers build better communication with patients, leading to more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatments. … Continue reading
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Interpersonal Neurobiology: a Compelling Framework for Trauma and Chronic Stress Recovery
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) is a compelling framework for trauma and chronic stress recovery due to its emphasis on: Integration of Brain, Mind, and Relationships: IPNB recognizes the interconnectedness of brain, mind, and relationships, promoting a holistic approach to healing by … Continue reading
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Hyperbolic mental health metaphors are unhelpful
A mental health-oriented publication headline blared, “Mental illness is a clever, hard-to-kill beast, and escaping it is akin to defeating a cluster of wild boar. But with proper strategy and weaponry, the invasive species can be taken down.” In Interpersonal … Continue reading
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“Physician Betrayal: How Our Heroes Become Villains” – FREE Ebook
Pamela Wible, MD offers this free Ebook, “Physician Betrayal: How Our Heroes Become Villains.” She writes, “We are living in an era of institutional betrayal. Trusted medical institutions tasked with training our healers have failed to protect their own students, … Continue reading
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Healing is not linear, but expansions and contractions
People often say “healing is not linear,” but this doesn’t capture the truth of it. Healing is really a series of expansions and contractions. First there’s an expansion, then there’s a contraction, then another expansion. And when we are in … Continue reading
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Hazards of the therapist’s agenda
“The goal of radical transformation in your clients” is a selling point for some training for therapists. The idea might not be as brilliant as it seems on the surface. Any therapist’s agenda can actually thwart the client’s process, as … Continue reading
The Interpersonal Neurobiology of Saying “Thank You”
Several years ago, a friend gave me very generous gifts from her art gallery. I was thankful, but, also, due to my abusive upbringing, I felt a confusion of emotions including anxiety. With my focus on my discomfort, I could … Continue reading
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Tagged brain, compliments, cortisone, gratitude, interpersonal neurobiology, neurobiology, thanks
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Harness the Power of Connection and Community
Harness the Power of Connection and Community. As human beings, connection and a sense of belonging are essential for living and thriving. Sadly it’s not always easy to get these needs met – or not optimally. Enjoy this short video … Continue reading
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