“COVID-19 has public health and medical workers in a constant state of response,” as HCP friend (and podcast guest) Samantha Cinnick of the deBeaumont Foundation said in a tweet earlier this week.
These are extraordinarily challenging times. Health professionals are often expected to be super-human. And these are heavy loads you’re carrying, in many ways.
So I’m sharing seven ways to keep the momentum going with your communication, gently. Ways to move forward while being kind to ourselves, keeping it simple, and taking just one step at a time.
Because this is a marathon, not a sprint–but you know that already.
5 quick wins for your patient communication
Sometimes, you just need a quick win. In this episode, you’ll learn 5 quick wins that will help boost your patient communication efforts.
12 Reflective practice prompts for health professionals
Sure there’s 12 prompts, but you can just pick one.
2 steps to help improve your professional communication
You may find yourself working in interdisciplinary or multisector teams. In this episode, you’ll learn 2 steps you can take–on your own–that can help you move more smoothly.
Reflecting in writing about COVID with Dr. Ann Ancona
“Reflective writing” sounds serious. Can it really lighten the mood? We say yes!
Self-care tips from my cat
My cat’s name is Barley. She’s just turned 11 years old. She’s full of good advice about taking it easy.
And an infographic! So easy, so shareable…and it’s about reflective practice.
