Self-Doubt

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Surviving A Long, Dark Night -- 5 Lessons For Us

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Surviving A Long, Dark Night -- 5 Lessons For Us

Physicians commonly call their experiences with a hard patient outcome or a lawsuit the “dark night of the soul.” As we mark Winter Solstice — the longest night of the year — I find myself wondering what it might have to teach us about how we emerge from our own long, dark nights.

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Am I a Second Victim? 3 Ways to Know

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Am I a Second Victim? 3 Ways to Know

Unforeseen events can alter the course of physicians’ and other healers’ lives. They sometimes make us question our understanding of our professional role, our place in the universe as a human being, and our outlook on ourselves and others. Are you wondering whether you might be what some call a “second victim?” Join me to explore 3 questions that will give you the clues you need to find an answer.