Stress, Burnout And Elevating Your Potential with Dr. Mick Krasner

Burnout is far too common.  We live in a busy and fast paced life.  How can we flourish and elevate our potential in life and work when we are constantly stressed and on the verge of a breakdown? Is there work-life balance?Listen to this conversation with Dr. Michael (Mick) Krasner, MD, FACP.  He is a Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Krasner has been teaching Mindfulness-Based programs to patients, medical students, and health professionals for more than 23 years, involving over 4000 participants and more than 2000 health professionals. He was the project director of Mindful Communication: Bringing Intention, Attention, and Reflection to Clinical Practice, sponsored by the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians, funded by the Physicians Foundation for Health Systems Excellence, with results reported in JAMA (highly respected peer reviewed Journal of American Medical Association). This program led to the establishment of Mindful Practice in Medicine Programs at the University of Rochester which he co-directs, offering continuing educational programs to health professionals and educators locally and internationally for the past 13 years. Dr. Krasner has been engaged in a variety of research projects including the investigations of the effects of mindfulness practices on the immune system in the elderly, on chronic psoriasis, and on caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. He describes his personal mission as centered on health professional flourishing, supporting both high quality care delivery and increased professional engagement, satisfaction, and meaning.You reach Dr. Krasner by visiting:- www.mickkrasnermd.com and mindfulpracticeinmedicine.com, - LinkedIn -   / mick-krasner-67792516   Watch this episode on YoutTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZH1IGvk62Q Hit subscribe and get ready for a Pause To Elevate now! Learn more and join free mindfulness and laughter sessions , and give aways by joining our newsletter  - visit www.drkasimalmashat.com or  www.centreformindfulness.ca. Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/  If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.