Health Professionals
C&R Facilitator Robert Meyer co-facilitated a monthly group modelled on a Circle of Trust for all first-year Paediatric interns at the Boston Children’s Hospital.
Burnout and attenuation of empathy during training are significant problems facing pediatric residency programs. To proactively address these issues, a curriculum of Personal and Professional Development was created to build skills of reflection and exploring emotions. Data on 3 years of this program suggests that it prevents erosion of empathy. This monthly group is still in existence today, and by request of the participants has been extended to include second and third year interns as well. |
Hata, S. R., Dzara, K., Meyer, R., Traum, A. Z., & Scott-Vernaglia, S. (2019). Promoting Emotional Well-Being Through an Innovative Personal and Professional Development Curriculum for Pediatric Residents. Medical Science Educator, 1-2.
“Two months later, I see it has had a profoundly
valuable positive impact on how I treat myself
and others across all areas of life.”
“Rich, abundant, thought and heart-provoking.”
“It really helped to get my heart and head into a
good space to be able to think differently.”
“Revitalized and focused my thoughts and
commitment to my work”
valuable positive impact on how I treat myself
and others across all areas of life.”
“Rich, abundant, thought and heart-provoking.”
“It really helped to get my heart and head into a
good space to be able to think differently.”
“Revitalized and focused my thoughts and
commitment to my work”