Clear, Empathic Communication
Alda Center and Gold Foundation Webinar Part II
The world needs science and effective health communication more than it has during any time in recent history. During this webinar, experts from the Alda Center and the Gold Foundation discuss strategies for healthcare professionals to cope, support each other, and continue providing the best possible care for their patients in these difficult times. The webinar draws from the Alda Method® and the Gold Foundation's Tell Me More® tool to empower healthcare professionals to communicate clearly and vividly in the midst of a crisis. Check out the full webinar series here.
Key Takeaways from this Webinar:
- Everyone fulfills many different roles in their professional/personal lives. It’s important to recognize this and achieve some sort of balance.
- Getting to know your patients beyond the diagnosis is key to connecting with them.
- Remember the “Many Who’s” you are to others and our capacity to communicate in a meaningful way.
- The Tell Me More tool is designed to quickly and easily draw out personal interests and draw connections.
“We are truly in this together. The human connection matters now more than ever.”
Speakers:
Elizabeth Bojsza, MFA is an assistant professor of practice and graduate program director for the Alda Center and the School of Communication and Journalism. In addition to teaching on campus, designing science communication workshop curricula, and leading Alda Center workshops around the country, she is responsible for managing the graduate academic programs, offered through the School of Communication and Journalism, and mentoring students as they become effective science communicators.
Susmita Pati, MD MPH, serves as the Alda Center's Chief Medical Program Advisor to provide consultation about development and evaluation of the Center's medical program. Dr. Pati is a nationally recognized physician-scientist with expertise in population health analytics, innovation, and system transformation.
Pia Pyne Miller, MPH, is the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development at the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, an organization committed to the Gold Standard in healthcare – compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically excellent. Pia leads outreach and strategic development of initiatives that infuse humanism into the clinical care setting and beyond.
Elizabeth N. Cleek, Psy.D., is Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Dr. Cleek oversees Gold program initiatives, develops partnerships that bring new innovation to the organization, and implements strategic priorities important for continuing the Gold Foundation’s mission.
This webinar was sponsored by The Kavli Foundation and The American Chemical Society.