Practical Tools for Spiritual Care

Helping or Fixing? The Subtle Art of True Support

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Sometimes, as we try to practice whole-person-centered care in lifestyle medicine, we hit obstacles. As a helping professional, have you ever considered that sometimes, where you think you are strong, you may not be? I remember one situation early in my career where I thought what I was doing would be helpful; that was my […]

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Narrative Medicine: Listening for What Matters

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As a health professional, have you ever considered the helpful impact of knowing your patient’s stories: what matters to them, how they find meaning/purpose in living, and how they pull life together to recharge themselves?  More healthcare associations, like the Academy of Lifestyle Medicine and the American Medical Association, are addressing the factors of care

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