Disenfranchised Grief
Have you ever felt guilty for feeling grief? We’ve talked before about ways to cope with loss and access appropriate social support in difficult times. But what... Read more.
Techniques to Improve Focus
It is an ugly reality that sometimes our learning environments are incompatible with learning. Sleep deprivation and stress can both lead to impaired cognitive... Read more.
Strategies for Better Sleep as a Healthcare Worker
You may have seen the recent news article about an exhausted Boston nurse who accidentally drove off the top level of the hospital parking garage at the conclusion... Read more.
Combatting Learned Helplessness
“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.”-Unknown, but frequently... Read more.
21 Things to Do When You Don’t Want to Do Anything
There are times when we might feel so overwhelmed or distressed that we are emptied of our desire to engage. Everything just seems too hard. Or we are physically... Read more.
Dealing With Guilt As A Physician
“Guilt is one of those emotions that feeds on itself. With every bite it gets a little heavier.” Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about coping... Read more.
Problem-Focused vs. Emotion-Focused Coping Strategies
To Solve or To Soothe? When we face a situation that causes us distress, we can try to reduce that distress by working to change the situation. We can also try to... Read more.
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 that... 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.