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IPE Immersion Day at Harper College 2025!

Harper College, a leading community college in Chicago, serves around 26,500 students annually and emphasizes health career education. The college hosts an annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Immersion Day to prepare students for collaborative practice. During a recent workshop, 154 students learned vital skills like communication and empathy through Medical Improv. Participants reported significant improvements in expressive and listening skills. The event highlighted the importance of teamwork, adaptability, and inclusivity in healthcare fields.

The Confident Voice Project w/ Let the Girl Be – Uganda!

Recently, David Kawanuka Naggenda, founder of Let the Girl Be (LEGIBE) - Uganda, invited me to conduct an online session for vulnerable girls in Mukono District. Due to technical challenges, we initiated "The Confident Voice Project," promoting confidence through remote learning. Participants will share their experiences via video. Donations can assist in providing educational materials and support for these girls.

How Forest Bathing & Medical Improv Promote Wellbeing!

The article by Jan Cafearo explores the intersection of Medical Improv and Forest Bathing, highlighting their shared benefits. Both practices foster a state of presence, enhance social-emotional skills, encourage playfulness, and offer enjoyable experiences. Medical Improv promotes spontaneity and collaboration, while Forest Bathing connects individuals with nature, improving self-awareness and emotional regulation. Together, they help combat stress and enhance creativity, suggesting participants should explore either or both for personal and professional growth, especially in healthcare.

What can Nature Connection for Wellbeing & Medical Improv possibly have in common?

Physiotherapist, Jan Cafearo explores the synergy between Medical Improv and Forest Bathing, highlighting their shared benefits in fostering presence, social-emotional skills, and playfulness. Both practices aid in stress reduction, creativity, and improved mental health. Through engaging in these modalities, individuals can enhance self-awareness and build positive relationships in various settings.

“YES AND” Instead of Bullying!

Bullying is a complex issue affecting organizations and individuals, often leading to negative outcomes like burnout and turnover. Integrating Medical Improv, especially the "YES AND" principle, can promote emotional intelligence and healthy behaviors, enhancing workplace culture. This approach fosters trust and respectful interactions, crucial for addressing bullying effectively.

Community & Belonging Emerge w/ Experiential Activities

Experiential activities from theatre improvisation, like Medical Improv, can enhance soft skills and foster community among healthcare staff. These activities, grounded in inclusivity, improve morale and reduce burnout. Resources include articles, webinars, and a toolkit for integrating these practices into various healthcare settings, promoting connection and resilience.

Ripples of a Healthy Hierarchy!

The importance of communication and other process-related skills are critically important for a healthy healthcare hierarchy and outcomes.

Nowhere to Go But In: Reflections on Eldering & End of Life Work

by Rinah Rachel Galper, M.Ed. My Story My journey as an end of life doula really began when my father and my first spiritual teacher both committed suicide in 2000.…

Resilience Beyond Self Care – Video Podcast

Resilience is a complex phenomenon involving individual and organizational factors! Individuals need skills associated with healthy personal, interprofessional and therapeutic boundaries and communication skills that empower them to have difficult…

Promote positive relationships among healthcare staff – STAT!

Even though relationships among healthcare professionals are critical, building them is a huge challenge for many leaders and managers. In this post, I'll describe nine reasons to prioritize it, four challenges you might face, and one relatively simple solution.