Taking a moment to reflect can sound like a luxury right now. Yet pausing to stop, and intentionally consider what’s going on around us, can also provide emotional distance from all the intensity. Writing is a powerful form of thinking. When you combine reflection and writing, you have the potential to see life a little […]
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Reflective writing about COVID with Dr. Ann Ancona
“Reflective writing” sounds serious. Can it really lighten the mood? We say yes! In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ann Ancona of Kent State University about the power of reflective writing to help us stop and get some perspective. And it doesn’t have to be heavy and involved. We break down a reflective writing […]
Dr. Ashley Love talks about interprofessional communication during a health crisis
Every day, interprofessional communication is a crucial component of successful healthcare and public health systems. In a crisis, its importance is magnified. Dr. Ashely Love, a former state epidemiologist, helped guide the state of Delaware through the H1N1 outbreak in 2009. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication, she talks to us […]
Dr. Ashley Love on interprofessional communication during a health crisis
This former state epidemiologist helped guide her state through the H1N1 outbreak. She talks to us about how challenging interprofessional communication can be during a crisis, what she learned from H1N1, and two things health pros can do to improve their communication right now. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT When there’s a health crisis, clear communication is crucial. […]
How Freire can help with communication about COVID-19
The world is facing an unprecedented health crisis. With that, comes the urgent need for effective education about this health crisis. If you’re a health professional, educating patients or the public, this is for you. I’m going to tell you one thing you can do—one important change you can make right now—that will improve how […]
Learning from COVID: 15 reflective practice prompts
You don’t have a choice but to be involved in the COVID-19 pandemic. But you can choose what you learn from this experience. Here are 15 prompts for you to choose from. Each will help you reflect on what you’re learning right now, wherever you’re at, whatever you’re going through. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT This episode is for […]