Potential Pitfalls of Social Support for Physicians
Research has consistently shown that social support helps buffer us against stressors, but there are times when we may be getting suboptimal social support that... Read more.
Coping with the Death of a Patient
Have you ever struggled with your emotional reactions after losing a patient? There are rituals and practices frequently associated with loss of a loved one tha... Read more.
Did We Win? Finding Your Purpose
Why do you do what you do? Work is not something that happens in a box over on the side while the rest of your life waits patiently for your attention.... Read more.
Boundary Setting as a Physician
Healthy boundaries are flexible boundaries. They are not so infinitely malleable that they end up meaningless, but they are also not so rigid that they don’t ... Read more.
Using Reframing Techniques as a Physician
We see ourselves and our circumstances differently depending upon how we frame them. We might not like any of them. But until we acknowledge that we are making ... Read more.
Self Compassion: Benefits for Physicians
Research actually shows that physicians who are self-compassionate have lower levels of burnout, fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, and lower levels of s... Read more.
Practicing Self Compassion for Physicians
Do you have an overactive inner critic? A little (or maybe not-so-little) voice in your head that is eager to pounce on any misstep you make, amplify any mistak... Read more.