Healing Circles Faculty with U.S. Surgeon General,
Dr. Vivek Murthy at Commonweal, August 1, 2023
- According to the US Surgeon General, social disconnection is now an epidemic in all organizations and communities.
- The long-term human impact is a widespread loss of community and sense of belonging.
Collegial disconnection
within healthcare is a longstanding byproduct of its pace, complexity, and hierarchical culture.
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Authentic human connection is an antidote for collegial disconnection. Additionally, it is a critical element in the delivery of high-quality care.
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Healing circles is a foundational practice of authentic human connection, and is uniquely positioned to rebuild collegial connections in healthcare.
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Healing circles practice is:
- anchored in a consistent set of values and mechanics
- a foundational practice of authentic human connection
- community-based and ongoing
- open to all to contribute and be supported anytime, anywhere
- impacting participants in immediate and tangible ways