Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Healthcare provider course - Module 6. Spreading curiosity
Healthcare provider course - Module 6. Spreading curiosity
Healthcare provider course - Module 6. Spreading curiosity
Sunday 12th June 2022
Discover how emotional contagion affects healthcare providers and learn to use curiosity to counter its effects with Dr. Jud Brewer.
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Dr. Jud Brewer
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Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Emotional Contagion: How Curiosity Can Transform Healthcare Interactions
Emotional contagion is akin to zombification. You catch a move from someone and then mindlessly spread it to others.
Imagine walking into a room and feeling the weight of someone else's emotions without a word being spoken. This is the essence of emotional contagion, a phenomenon that Dr. Jud Brewer dives into in this enlightening episode. Dr. Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, unpacks how emotions spread unconsciously through facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language, affecting healthcare providers and their interactions with patients and colleagues.
It's not just about recognizing these emotional transfers but also about understanding their potential toxicity. The episode reveals how healthcare professionals can unintentionally absorb and reflect patients' stress and anxiety, leading to burnout and reduced quality of care. But here's where it gets interesting: Dr. Brewer introduces curiosity as a powerful antidote to these negative effects. Instead of succumbing to the emotional weight, he suggests injecting moments of curiosity—turning an “Oh, no!” into an “Oh?”—to shift the dynamic.
This simple yet profound shift can foster a more compassionate and effective healthcare environment. Dr. Brewer also shares practical home practices for recognizing emotional contagion and using curiosity to navigate these moments. Whether you're a healthcare provider or someone interested in emotional well-being, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable techniques to improve your interactions and mental health.