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While our retreats are visible showcases of calm and beauty, there's much more happening behind the scenes at Whole Hearted Medicine. Since late 2020, we've been dedicated to pioneering well-being education for doctors across all specialties within the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework. What you don't see: Our commitment extends beyond our retreats to advocate for the recognition of well-being education as crucial for every doctor's professional development. Adhering to the standards set by AHPRA and various specialty colleges, our curriculum includes: Mindfulness in medicine- how to integrate practical mindfulness & meditation tools into your busy life as a doctor. Self-compassion- specifically in the medical profession- includes exploring Imposter Syndrome. The differences between empathy and compassion include managing the complexities and consequences of both in healthcare, e.g., compassion fatigue and moral injury. Burnout and personal well-being in demanding environments. How to place and hold compassionate boundaries. Compassionate self-inquiry & reducing reactivity in order to communicate effectively and confidently. Practical stress management strategies for both acute and long-term use. The mandatory reporting requirements in the medical profession and where to access support if needed. Lifestyle medicine interventions include diet, movement, sleep, and connection. Accreditation & approval: We're proud to be recognised by major colleges like: The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists,  The Australasian College of Emergency Medicine; and more. More than just relaxation: Our retreats are about empowering doctors with evidence-based tools for sustainable change, enhancing their ability to thrive in both professional and personal realms. They foster connections, support peer networking, and encourage a culture where seeking help is normalised. A rising tide: Every small change we inspire helps to lift the entire medical community, affecting not just individual doctors but also their patients, families, and future medical professionals. Experience the transformation for yourself. Join us on a retreat or reach out to discuss how we can support your journey to better well-being. https://lnkd.in/gwTGHzwm #wholeheartedmedicine #burnoutprevention #selfcarejourney #doctorwellbeing #wellbeingfordoctors #medicalstudent

Respiritualizing medicine involves integrating spiritual, holistic, and mind-body-spirit aspects into the practice of #medicine. This approach recognizes the importance of these elements in healing and overall wellness. Here are several strategies to consider: 1. #Holistic Care: Embrace a holistic view of health that includes physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Healthcare professionals can be trained to consider all these aspects when treating patients. 2. #Patient-Centered Care: Focus on patient-centered care, where the patient’s values, beliefs, and spiritual needs are considered a vital part of the healing process. 3. Mind-Body Practices: Incorporate mind-body practices like meditation, yoga, and mindfulness into treatment plans. These practices can help reduce stress, improve mental health, and enhance the patient’s overall well-being. 4. #Spiritual Assessment: Include spiritual assessments as part of the patient intake process. Understanding a patient’s spiritual beliefs can help tailor healthcare strategies that align with their values. 5. Interdisciplinary Teams: Create interdisciplinary teams that include spiritual care providers, such as chaplains or spiritual counselors, who can address the spiritual needs of patients alongside medical treatment. 6. Education and Training: Incorporate spirituality and holistic health concepts into medical education and training programs to prepare future healthcare professionals to integrate these aspects into their practice. 7. Research: Encourage and support research on the impact of spirituality and spiritual practices on health outcomes to build a strong #evidence base for their integration into #medical practice. 8. Community and #Cultural Competence: Foster community connections and cultural competence among healthcare providers to better understand and respect diverse spiritual and cultural practices related to health and #healing. 9. Policy and #Environment: Advocate for policies and create healthcare environments that support the integration of spiritual care into medical settings, ensuring that resources are available for both #patients and healthcare providers. 10. Personal Practice: Healthcare professionals can also explore their own spirituality and #self-care practices to maintain their well-being and to serve as models for integrating spirituality into life and work. This approach requires #collaboration among healthcare professionals, educators, #policymakers, and community leaders to create a healthcare system that recognizes and addresses the full spectrum of #human needs, including the spiritual.

MD Training: Positively Updated As A Result Of The ACE Study. Many physicians do not want to offer the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questions ACEs because they want to make sure they can help their patients after they answer the 12 assessment questions. https://lnkd.in/gu45-n9P Many physicians are relieved to see that we developed 12 positive childhood experiences questions, and they are very comfortable with these. All of the patients answer the questions in the privacy of their own home and their answers are confidential. Here are some very important reasons that MDs and healthcare practitioners are getting more comfortable with allowing their patients to share their life story as part of their diagnosis and treatment. * They need the clinically proven solutions available at TrueSage.com for mental health and it’s a relief that these take just 5 minutes a day for their patients to resolve and heal their ACEs; * We always have the healthcare practitioners, including the MDs, answer the 12 ACE Questions and learn the TrueSage Treatment Solutions for their patients as well as for themselves; * Now we are making it even easier for the MDs and healthcare practitioners to write a prescription for the ACE Treatment Solution mobile app, enlightn; * Here is the link: * https://lnkd.in/g8YyBhYd Vincent J Felitti, MD, co-Principal investigator of the ACE Study, Retired Chief of Preventive Medicine at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. Brian M. Alman, PhD, Founder & CEO, True Sage, ACE Treatment Solution, Founder. #Acestudy #VincentJFelittiMD #truesage #drbrianalman #SelfCare #Trauma #stressmanagement #Healing #mentalhealth #mindfulness #happiness #mindfulness #meditation #Yoga #wellbeingatwork #stressrelief #parenting #SchoolStress #workwellbeing #corporatewellbeing #corporatewellness #empoweremployees

If you're living with a chronic illness or going through a medical crisis, if you are a caregiver, your working memory is so important because you're going to have to deal with challenges and find solutions to problems on the go. You'll have a lot of information you need to remember because you'll need to use it. Here's the thing with working memory: when dealing with a challenge, the idea is not to rely on your brain! Find a system where you can store this memory and use it quickly. You might be disappointed, whether you're a patient or a caregiver if you try to depend on your memory and brain alone to store the information and access it quickly. You might be stressed, overwhelmed, or dealing with a thousand other things. If you have ideas for a system like that, YAY 🙌 YOU! But if you're struggling with working memory, DM 📩 me. I'm going to find you an excellent Medical or Caregiver Coach who's going to help you.   #MedicalCondition #Reflect #assess #medicalcoach #medicalcoaching #medicalcoach #mci #medicalcoachinginstitute #ExecutiveFunctions #MentalHealth #livingwithanillness #chronicillness #medicalcoach #caregiver #caregivercoach #workingmemory  Olga Matsouki Cécile Garache Isabella Puddu Maria Beatriz Albuquerque MCI - Medical Coaching InstituteMedical Coaching Institute (MCI) Greece Medical Coaching Institute (MCI) Italia e Svizzera italiana Medical Coaching Institute (MCI) France  

https://lnkd.in/gN4Qt8D7 🌟 Attention Physicians and Dentists: Prioritize Your Well-being Today! Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your profession? As a retired physician turned Mastery Health Coach, I understand the unique challenges you face in maintaining your health while caring for others. According to recent research from CMPA, the nature of medical practice, combined with intrinsic personality traits and the culture of the profession, can make physicians susceptible to stress, burnout, and other health concerns. That's why I'm offering a complimentary discovery coaching session to help you identify and overcome the 10 Saboteurs – habitual patterns and negative emotions that may be hindering your ability to build healthy habits and prioritize your well-being. During this session, we'll explore practical strategies to: ✨ Manage stress and burnout ✨ Improve work-life balance ✨ Cultivate healthy habits for physical and emotional well-being ✨ Overcome saboteurs that may be holding you back Ready to take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life? Book your free discovery coaching session with me today! [Link to Calendly schedule] For more information, visit my website: www.healthcoachhoward.ca Let's prioritize your health and well-being together! 💪✨ Feel free to comment below or reach out directly with any questions or to share your experiences. Your journey to better health starts now! #PhysicianWellness #DentistHealth #HealthCoaching #Saboteurs #WorkLifeBalance #HealthCoachHoward

We all know what it feels like to be overworked, overscheduled, and juggling multiple demands at once. This familiar, almost relentless state of hustle is, for many, a learned behavior ingrained even before stepping into the demanding world of medical school. By the time high-achieving students reach this stage, they've internalized the belief that pushing through exhaustion—despite the urgings to take breaks and avoid burnout—is the only way to succeed. However, there's a critical truth I am certain of: there are healthier ways to practice medicine. [Full stop.]🛑 While we may not always have the power to change toxic systems individually, we can commit to honoring our own values. When I work with medical students and residents, I help them clarify their core values and commitments. As we move into a new academic year I want to challenge learners to identify one activity that relieves your stress, empowers you, and supports your collective well-being. Whether it's exercising, praying, reading a non-academic book, spending time with friends, sleeping in, turning off your phone, or binge-watching a favorite show, the key is to prioritize this activity unapologetically. In an environment where control feels elusive and failure seems constant—especially when surrounded by equally smart and capable peers—these grounding activities are essential. Remember, the amplification of anxiety often comes from being in unpredictable spaces. To counteract this, we must unlearn the autopilot function that leads to overwhelm and adopt new, healthier ways of caring for ourselves as we journey toward becoming brilliant physicians. Make yourself a priority. Schedule time for self-care and hold onto it fiercely. Embrace this practice through your path in medicine, because a well-balanced, well-cared-for individual is better equipped to care for others. #MedicalSchool #MedStudentLife #PhysicianWellness #SelfCare #BurnoutPrevention #HealthcareHeroes #MentalHealthMatters #StressRelief #WorkLifeBalance #HealthyHabits #MindfulMedicalPractice #MedStudentJourney #FutureDoctors #WellnessJourney #MedicalTraining

Upcoming ASCH Workshops: Level 1 & Level 2 - Virtual, March 14-17, 2024. Level 1 Workshop: Are you a licensed health professional curious about clinical hypnosis? Join us to explore the foundations of hypnotic inductions, suggestions, and treatments. Taught by experts across health disciplines, this workshop combines lectures, demos, and hands-on practice, tailored for doctors, nurses, psychologists, dentists, counselors, social workers, and more. Start your journey to integrating clinical hypnosis into your practice! Level 2 Workshop: Ready to deepen your hypnosis skills? Building on Level 1, this workshop enhances your strategies and applications in clinical hypnosis. Learn not just the "how" but also the "when", "why", and "where" to apply these techniques in your practice. Learn More and Register: https://bit.ly/3UWNS6b

Emergent Effects (EEs) refer to complex outcomes or behaviors that arise from the interactions of simpler components within a system. These effects are not predictable solely based on the properties of the individual components but emerge from their collective dynamics. They are seen in complex systems where the whole exhibits properties and behaviors that are greater than the sum of its parts. Understanding EEs requires a holistic perspective, considering how individual components interact and influence one another. The interplay of biomechanics, training load, nutrition, and psychological state creates emergent effects. Small changes in one area can significantly impact overall injury risk and recovery time. You can’t easily address one without considering the others in the care of a patient. Holistic Athlete Care: Integrated care (physical therapy, mental health support, strength training, nutrition) produces emergent effects, leading to better health and performance outcomes than addressing each component separately. We have to be able to embrace complexity. Comprehensive Assessments: Consider physical, psychological, and social factors in assessments. Tailored interventions leveraging emergent effects of multiple aspects improve athletes’ well-being. The world demands so much, we have to be able to acknowledge it all. Multidisciplinary Teams :Collaboration among athletic trainers, physiotherapists, nutritionists, physicians, and psychologists creates emergent effects, resulting in more holistic and effective care for athletes. Find peoples strengths and create the best system to put them all together. Same As Ever-Morgan Housel LINK: https://amzn.to/4bK35MW  #ATCchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #ATtwitter  #begreAT #equALLYATs #essentialtohealthcare

If you're living with a chronic illness or going through a medical crisis, if you are a caregiver, your working memory is so important because you're going to have to deal with challenges and find solutions to problems on the go. You'll have a lot of information you need to remember because you'll need to use it. Here's the thing with working memory: when dealing with a challenge, the idea is not to rely on your brain! Find a system where you can store this memory and use it quickly. You might be disappointed, whether you're a patient or a caregiver if you try to depend on your memory and brain alone to store the information and access it quickly. You might be stressed, overwhelmed, or dealing with a thousand other things. If you have ideas for a system like that, YAY 🙌 YOU! But if you're struggling with working memory, DM 📩 me. I'm going to find you an excellent Medical or Caregiver Coach who's going to help you.   #MedicalCondition #Reflect #assess #medicalcoach #medicalcoaching #medicalcoach #mci #medicalcoachinginstitute #ExecutiveFunctions #MentalHealth #livingwithanillness #chronicillness #medicalcoach #caregiver #caregivercoach #workingmemory   Olga Matsouki Cécile Garache Isabella Puddu Maria Beatriz Albuquerque João Carlos Ferreira Suzan Verzijden Medical Coaching Institute (MCI) Brasil e Portugal Medical Coaching Institute (MCI) Greece Medical Coaching Institute (MCI) Italia e Svizzera italiana Medical Coaching Institute (MCI) France  

End of the day and scrolling through my work notes to summarise and reflect on what I’ve gone through with my patients and I reevaluate my role as a lifestyle educator in the AEP field from time to time. More often times than not we think we gotta come up with a “perfect” programme for patients that involves a lot of “cool and new” exercises but this post bypass heart patient put things into perspectives for me. This puts pressure on me to keep upskilling all the time but little did I know I have yet to perfect the basic skills of patient communication and lifestyle coaching at times. Decided to take it slow, sit down with the patient during the consult, take out a piece of paper and do some motivational questioning whilst listing down numbers 1-4 on what the patient knows they need to do and already are currently doing. Within 30 minutes we got a plan in place, and the gentlemen went home with a refreshed confidence that he will now need to do these 4 things as homework. Now it’s not much, but I think having that sort of side by side guidance to help facilitate the changes that people already have instilled in them, would go a long way in my treatment. It’s today that I realised once again, a simple and traditional piece of “paper and pen” can be an effective no-nonsense tool in treatment. Goals of patient: Follow up cardiac rehab ✅ Lung capacity training ✅ Walking capacity training ✅ Stretches to alleviate tightness in sternum and vessel retrieval sites ✅