Five Steps to Avoid Burnout at Work
I was recently interviewed by PR News about how PR pros and agencies cope with COVID-19 stress. In today's fast-paced society the concept of coping with stress in the workplace…
Use Exercise to Increase Your Body’s Ability to Heal
We’ve all been told that adding regular physical activity to our lives greatly benefits all aspects of well-being, both mental and physical. Exercise stresses the body, specifically the heart, lungs,…
How to Make the Most Out of Your Role as a Caregiver
As a caregiver, you have a unique set of needs and great strengths that help you navigate your journey. Caregivers face a constantly evolving role that changes with the health…
Healing the Healer: How to Conquer Burnout through Self-Care
When Wayne B. Jonas, MD, started practicing medicine in 1981, he was the only physician responsible for two entire battalions and their families – about 4,000 people. He learned quickly…
Using the Personal Health Inventory With Your Patients
Uncovering what matters Whole person health has come a long way. When we first developed the Personal Health Inventory (PHI), this tool was revolutionary. Asking patients about what mattered in…
The Tipping Point for Healing
I’ve often wondered what will be the first signs that our health care system in the U.S. is shifting toward whole person, preventative care. The first hint I got that…
A Bigger Medical Bag for the Whole Person
Jan comes back to her childhood home year after year. She walks by the water in the canals, by the lakes and the ocean. She comes back to see her…
Finding and Working with a Therapist
You’ve thought about it: talking to a professional counselor, finding a therapist, going to group sessions. Perhaps you’ve wondered if your child or teen needs therapy, looked online to see…
Feeling SAD? Supporting Your Mind, Body, and Spirit through the Season
For some of us, the crackle of leaves underfoot and the first big storm of winter signal coziness. If you live where the days get shorter and the nights get…
Emerging Into Health After The Pandemic
Did you develop some less-than-healthy habits during the pandemic? Here’s how to shift back this spring and summer. Whether you were turning to food for comfort or just nibbling between…