Topic: Perspective
The Art of Constructive worrying Aiming for perfection generates a toxic by-product: we avoid admitting mistakes. Working toward a different culture is probably the answer.
The Art of Listening (first 5 min, last 20 min) Listening — to loved ones, strangers, faraway places — is an act of generosity and a source of discovery. In this episode, TED speakers describe how we change when we listen deeply.
Why Reflect? (10 min) Exploration and review of the importance of reflection as a student/learner. Deconstructing White Privilege (22min) Dr. Robin DiAngelo is the author of What Does it Mean to Be White? Developing White Racial Literacy and has been an anti-racist educator, and has heard justifications of racism by white men and women in her workshops for over two decades. This justification, which she calls “white fragility,” is a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves. These moves include outward display of emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and behaviors such as argumentation, silence, and leaving the stress-inducing situation. Strong backs, soft fronts, wild hearts You can listen or read the transcript of the podcast -- discussion of belonging, race, the shields we put up that interfere with our conversation and how to overcome.
Contributor: Francesca CiminoMarch 12, 2018Topics: Bias / Communication / Illness & Disability / Impaired Physician / Mindfulness / Personal Context / Perspective / Provider-Patient Relationship / Racism / sexismKeywords: belonging / gender / Guilt / perspective / racism / sexism / shame Understanding Microaggressions a brief look at defining microaggression - 2 min!
We might be able to end Sickle Cell Disease, but signing Black Americans up for the trials could prove difficult We might be able to end sickle cell disease but only if we can test it on the population it affects the most. Ted Radio Hour: CONFRONTING STIGMA a look at how we stigmatize mental illness, addiction, and other things - and ways to address that issue. I lied to my patient, and she was thankful A millennial physician chooses to postpone the truth for her patient...here's why.
Contributor: Francesca CiminoJanuary 28, 2018Topics: Compassion Fatigue / Death&Dying / Guilt & Shame / Mindfulness / Mistakes / Perspective / Provider-Patient RelationshipKeywords: lying / perspective / physician