S2: Episode 26- Good Actors of Compassionate Coaching, a Playback Theater

Show notes-Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guests 🎭Erin Whalen- Professional actor, retired standardized patient - Founded Compassionate Coaching in Fall 2020, signature offering is Playback Theater https://www.compassionatecoaching.org/blog/what-is-playback-theatre- Sister’s death 2016 taught her about anticipatory grief John A. Johnson - Native Washingtonian - B.A in theater form the University of the District of Columbia- 2024 Artist in Residence at the Honfleur Art Gallery in Washington DC. Artist Fellow of the DC Arts Commission.- Founder and creator of Verbal Gymnastics Theater Company - Poet/Playwright: written and produced six plays- Published author of a book of poetry called “Love for Her"Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. ​Story (theme) Dr. G worked with standardized patients like Erin & John. They use their acting skills to help medical students learn clinical reasoning skills to diagnose & treat once they become physicians.​Educate -Teaching point- SELF CARE after workday “Don't let a difficult day at work negatively impact your time at home. If you work in the end-of-life field, you might be emotionally drained at the end of your work day. Listen to our 5-minute Transition Routine to help you transition from emotional overwhelm to peaceful presence.”- Hospice Leadership: Consider COMPASSIONATE COACHING for your team to combat burnout😓3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://www.compassionatecoaching.org Video podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/TbBkVcW9R8I?si=Y300dAVxUCDDJxQz https://mourningdovemedical.com#hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #Hope #Burnout #Mindfulness #Compassion #Compassionate #Empathy #Stories