Now that it’s February and the holidays of 2017 are solidly behind us, you have likely noticed that your neighbors have taken down their tree lights, obnoxious inflatables, and other holiday yard ornamentation – or, at least I hope they have. Now that the New Year is settling into its routine march ahead, it begs the question – have you put away the old? Have you made a plan to place your professional and personal wellness first?
Join your peers for the first Wellness Wednesdays webinar of 2018 to learn how to “Create a Personal Vision for a Happier, Healthier You.” Set for Wednesday, February 21, at 12:15 p.m., free registration is open for physicians and their care teams to participate in the program.
“Physicians are asked to work long hours and deal with stressful situations on a daily basis. With such a demanding schedule, it is easy to lose track of one’s personal goals and visions for themselves. This session will tackle the importance of creating a personal vision in order to help maximize the happiest and most satisfied you,” said Nelson Heise, clinical director at the Ohio Physicians Health Program and the facilitator of the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians’ Wellness Wednesdays program.
“We will explore the benefits and challenges of maintaining a personal vision and explore what success really means to each of us. The presentation will conclude with a couple of examples of creating a personal vision to set you on a path toward lasting wellness,” continued Mr. Heise.
Wellness Wednesdays is a structured, bi-monthly webinar series that focuses on enhancing professional and personal wellness through the joy of medicine. The series is facilitated by a licensed health care professional, is offered free, and scheduled on a Wednesday over the typical lunch hour (12:15 – 1:00 p.m.)
Participants will start each session with a brief overview of the discussion topic and then led through a practical exercise that helps the participant learn through self-exploration and personal awareness. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own insight at the end of the 45-minute program and make connections with their peers who are also interested in wellness and professional satisfaction.
Webinar Series Schedule and Registration
| Date | Discussion Topic (register for a session by clicking the title) |
| February 21 12:15-1:00 p.m. |
Creating a Personal Vision for a Healthy, Happy You |
| April 18 12:15-1:00 p.m. |
How to Approach a Peer Who is in Need of Help |
| June 20 12:15-1:00 p.m. |
Exploring Tools and Resources for Overcoming Burnout |
| August 22 12:15-1:00 p.m. |
How to Deal with Negative Criticism |
| October 17 12:15-1:00 p.m. |
Coping with the Emotional Impact of Adverse Patient Outcomes |
| December 12 12:15-1:00 p.m. |
Reframing Perspective: Harnessing the Power of Giving Others the Benefit of the Doubt |
Archives of the previously recorded sessions and resources can be accessed on the OAFP website.
For more information about the webinar series, please contact Deputy Executive Vice President Kate Mahler, CAE, or call 800.742.7327