Emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for today’s health care professionals. It can help you communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, cope with stress, and foster empathy and compassion. In this PermanenteDocs Chat, hosted by Alex McDonald, MD, we explore the importance of emotional intelligence in health care.

Pamela Honsberger, MD, and certified emotional intelligence trainer, shares her insights and tips on how to cultivate and enhance your emotional intelligence. Discover practical strategies to improve your communication, empathy, and stress management skills in a health care setting.

Guest: Pamela Honsberger, MD, of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Director of Physician Development and Support in Orange County, and certified emotional intelligence trainer.

Resources:

• Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
• Dare to Lead and The Gifts of Imperfection by Dr. Brené Brown
• Atlas of the Heart by Dr. Brené Brown
• The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Dr. Kristen Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer
• Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab

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