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Check out our latest webinar with Not One More Vet on Dechra Academy. This 5-part RACE-approved course, “Therapy Systems Overview: A User Guide,” with Augusta O’Reilly, LCSW, VSW, covers: • How to navigate accessing therapy • How to find a qualified provider • About the different interventions employed by therapy providers • How to navigate the relationship with a therapist Listen at https://brnw.ch/21wK72u

Five qualities I admire in clinicians: 1. Compassion 2. Sympathy 3. Kindness 4. Empathy 5. Humility These qualities, displayed by the clinicians I've encountered, inspired me. They led me to found Klinician Capital. Do you know a clinician who embodies these qualities? Tag them below 😊👇🏽👇🏽

Suicide Prevention Day Talking helps.... Suicidal thoughts can be complex, frightening and confusing. But they’re more common than many of us realise and 1 in 5 of us will experience them. People experiencing suicidal thoughts might be going through a range of emotions, including feeling trapped, overwhelmed, like a burden, or hopeless. Everyone copes and reacts in their own way, but there may be signs that someone is struggling to cope and having suicidal feelings. Some signs to look out for include when someone is: - Distancing themselves or not replying to messages - Talking about feeling worthless, hopeless or trapped - Not doing the things they usually enjoy - Finding day-to-day tasks difficult

Have you been meaning to create an advance directive, but feel overwhelmed? Maybe it seems too big, too scary, too serious, too dark. Or not urgent and a “future me” problem? Or have a family member who has yet to create one? This is my free step-by-step guide to creating an advance directive. Take a minute to skim it. And then get started if you have had this on your mind! This is the gift you leave behind for your loved ones. #advancedirective #advancecareplanning #livingwill #estateplanning #agingparents #physicianspeaker #physicianleader #estateattorney

https://lnkd.in/epNX_izc    Empathy reveals our shared human experiences, bridging cultural, linguistic, and background differences. When we understand others' struggles, we bond on a deeper level, realizing our challenges are universal.    Empathy invites us to walk in someone else’s shoes, truly understanding their perspective. It makes us kinder and less critical, validating others' feelings and providing comfort.    Empathy breaks the loneliness of struggles. Listening without judgment creates a safe space for vulnerability. Empathy sparks action, inspiring us to help and support each other, leading to positive change.    Research shows that empathetic connections boost mental and physical health. Compassionate healthcare providers improve patient outcomes and satisfaction, recognizing the human aspect of care. Empathy fuels hope, showing strength in hardship.    At Cleveland Clinic, empathy is the connection that reminds us we're not alone. It’s the glue that binds humanity, fostering kindness and healing. Watch our Empathy video to see the importance of human connection. You won’t regret it.   

A new webinar in partnership with Not One More Vet now available on Dechra Academy. Check out this 5-part RACE-approved course, “Therapy Systems Overview: A User Guide,” presented by Augusta O’Reilly, LCSW, VSW. In this 5-part course, you will learn: • How to navigate accessing therapy • How to find a qualified provider • About the different interventions employed by therapy providers • How to navigate the relationship with a therapist Listen at https://brnw.ch/21wICM0

Conversations with Clinicians: Interview with Associate Therapist Ian Silverness Today, meet Ian Silverness, a Hakomi-trained associate therapist in Berkeley, California who says in part: "Being with clients as they touch on deep truths is incredibly inspiring. The courage, vulnerability, and honesty that clients show up with makes me feel honored to do this work." Read the interview with Ian: https://lnkd.in/derRt7n2

A couple years ago, Joe Rogan was panned for giving airtime to unpopular narratives about how #healthcare and #publichealth were handling the Covid crisis. Fortunately, Spotify held its ground, and the public was able to hear different perspectives, some well-informed and some not, that encouraged critical thinking. What became most apparent to me is misinformation exists on all sides. When I discussed this with those close to me, I found that people are generally willing to say one thing privately while being reluctant to speak critically publicly. Sometimes it even went so far as to publicly deconstruct conversations while appearing to be scientific and rational, when in fact bias and fear seemed to be driving the bus. I recently came across a video by Dr. Z, or ZDoggMD, a popular physician who does good work in bringing awareness to important issues (you may recall his hip-hop-style videos about issues in healthcare), which deconstructed a conversation Joe Rogan had with the controversial epidemiologist and cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough. I was saddened to see how science and reason were misrepresented in that deconstruction. The issue I had was not with the disagreement about research. I encourage such dialogues. The issue I had was with the wielding of "science denialism," logical fallacies, and irrationality to diminish support for an unpopular narrative. I have found that those of us who are considered well-educated tend to be the most fearful of carefully and logically looking at unpopular narratives for fear of the phrase "conspiracy theory" being invoked. It often seems that what is true matters less than avoiding what is unseemly. I know this has been true of me. But if experiencing health is our true goal, not merely caring about health (healthcare) or publicizing a view of health (public health), then we owe it to ourselves, our families, our patients, and the public to follow reason over avoiding the boogeyman. Below is my own deconstruction of Dr Z's deconstruction, in which I spotlight the misrepresentation of science and reason. Where do you agree or disagree? What's missing from the conversation? What is included that should not be there? Please share your thoughts. Sreesha Sreenivasan Health Revolution

🌟 Clinician Feature: Finale 🌟 We are wrapping up our clinician feature for the month with A Therapist's View of Stress: Common Misconceptions. In this final instalment, we’re diving into the truth behind stress and addressing some of the most common myths that can shape how we understand and manage it. Watch to gain valuable insights straight from our expert Clinician, Hinal Patel 🧠💬 #TherapistTalk #StressMyths #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicianInsights

InBloom Spotlight: Wondering how some of our team members entered the world of Behavior Analysis? 📈 We asked Senior Clinical Supervisor and #BCBA, Gabby J. about that and more! #appliedbehavioranalysis #abatherapist #wbad2024