Mindfulness in Medicine @UMKC

Learning Objectives for WORKING TOGETHER:

1. Understand how attentive observation, curiosity, beginner’s mind, and presence can optimize team functioning

2. Understand the relationship between good team functioning and patient outcomes and our own well-being

3. Implement awareness and communication in teams you work with to maximize team effectiveness and happiness

For further information:

• Edmondson A. “Psychological safety and learning behavior in work teams.” Admin Sci Quart. 1999;44(2):350-83.

• Epstein RM & Street RL, Jr (2011). “Shared mind: communication, decision making, and autonomy in serious illness.” Ann Fam Med, 9(5): 454-461.
• Rosenbaum L (2019). Teamwork: Part 1-Divided we fall; Part 2- Cursed by knowledge: building a culture of psychological safety; Part 3- The not my problem, problem. NEJM, 380 (7,8, 9): 684-688; 786-790; 881-885
• Rosenberg M (2003). Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) Encinitas, CA: Puddle Dancer Press

Self-Care Tools

Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness

An online tool with many free mindfulness meditation and yoga resources including guided meditations (in several languages, for people of color, and for the deaf and hard of hearing), a research bibliography, instructional videos, and information about mindfulness in recovery. They also are offering a number of free lunchtime meditations, weekend seminars, and evening classes on mindfulness for wellbeing and resilience via Zoom.

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Sanvello - Self-care App

Access self-care, peer support, coaching and therapy. Free tools or paid premium subscription.