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“He Seemed To Be Writing Something.” — A Story For Mental Health Awareness Week

There’s something about growing up in a waterfront community and seeing a view like this: this is a photo I took a few years ago of the Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge. Every time I see a picture of this bridge — especially at night, it still haunts me. If you look…

Mental Health

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Mental Health

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Sep 17

15 Strategies You Can Use Right Now to Manage Stress

Feeling Stressed? You’re not alone. According to the American Institute of Stress, stress is one of the leading causes of illness in the United States, costing employers an estimated $300 billion annually due to burnout and stress-related health problems. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to deal with stress that…

Stress

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Stress

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Aug 23

Not Retiring: “Mentoring”

Dr. Anthony Fauci — not retiring — mentoring. The value of mentoring in healthcare & research? Priceless. 1992: My parents are sailing to Cuttyhunk, a small island off the Massachusetts coast. When they get in and anchor the boat, dad suddenly loses consciousness and falls flat on the boat's deck…

Healthcare

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Healthcare

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Jul 8

A Legacy: A Quilt

I still feel nauseous when I think about it. Four years ago, when my mom died, the assisted living facility where she lived gave me 30 days to pack her belongings and move them out of her small apartment. …

Health

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Health

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Jul 5

Got Stress In Your Healthcare Career?

Do you feel like you’re constantly under pressure at work? Are you struggling to find ways to cope with the stress of your healthcare career? The Covid19 Pandemic has brought about several challenges for healthcare professionals across the country. “5 Tips to Navigate Your Stressful Healthcare Career” is a short foundational book that offers suggestions on where to start when determining your goals for continuing your healthcare career. You will learn how to recognize and manage stress, what you can do to improve your health, how to become a better communicator, and so much more. This is a must-read book for those looking at their inner strengths, values, vulnerabilities, limitations, self-worth, and potential.

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Got Stress In Your Healthcare Career?

Do you feel like you’re constantly under pressure at work? Are you struggling to find ways to cope with the stress of your healthcare career?

The Covid19 Pandemic has brought about several challenges for healthcare professionals across the country.

“5 Tips to Navigate Your Stressful Healthcare Career” is a short foundational book that offers suggestions on where to start when determining your goals for continuing your healthcare career. You will learn how to recognize and manage stress, what you can do to improve your health, how to become a better communicator, and so much more. This is a must-read book for those looking at their inner strengths, values, vulnerabilities, limitations, self-worth, and potential.

Order your E-book here

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Mar 17

Are You Stressed Out? Learn How To Live a Stress-Free Life

Most people will experience stress at some point in their lives. It usually shows up when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or like we’re not in control. Stress can have both positive and negative effects. …

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Are You Stressed Out? Learn How To Live a Stress-Free Life

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Dec 29, 2021

What’s It Worth? — The Cost of Burnout & Moral Stress in Healthcare

The burnout healthcare professionals are experiencing from the Covid19 Pandemic is staggering. Just look at the numbers. In September 2020, National Nurses United reported that “there were more than 1700 Health Care Worker deaths”. …

Healthcare

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Healthcare

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Oct 13, 2021

Not My Mom’s Healthcare Career

A few days ago I was reading an article written in April of this year on the “7 Nurse Retention Strategies You Can Use Now”. The paragraph that stood out the most to me was this one: “It’s estimated that over 260,000 nurses leave the profession annually and are not…

Health

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Health

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Oct 10, 2021

Recognize When Children Are Stressed To Help Them Cope

It’s tempting for grown-ups to remember childhood as an idyllic time. Sometimes, we may think that since children don’t have to worry about paying the bills, keeping a job, cleaning the home, or keeping their family on schedule, they can’t possibly have any problems. Thinking along these lines is counterproductive…

Mental Health

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Recognize When Children Are Stressed To Help Them Cope

Mental Health

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Jul 11, 2020

Debrief Your Healthcare Team To Help Them Manage The Covid-19 Pandemic

Reduce stress and increase the retention of your experienced, top-notch healthcare team throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Who Is This For? Physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians, every professional in your hospital who is working on the front lines throughout the Covid19 pandemic. Why Is It Important?: There are four reasons to…

Covid 19

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