Day: April 9, 2015
Informed Mindfulness as the Foundation for Leadership
By Adam Perlman, MD, MPH, FACP In order to transform our healthcare system through the adoption of an integrative approach to care, it has become clear that to make such a shift, leaders are needed who are not only dedicated to the values inherent in integrative medicine but who canRead
Seven Principles of Integrative Care, White Paper
The following is an excerpt of a white paper in the seven principles of integrative care, The Pebble in the Pond, How Integrative Leadership Can Bring About Transformation, from Duke University Integrative Medicine. Download the white paper at the end of this post. Principles of Integrative Care Integrative Healthcare aroseRead
Five Domains of Integrative Leadership, White Paper
We have all thrown a pebble into a pond and watched the ripples spread out across the water. One small stone entering the water can affect the entire pond. Leaders in Integrative Healthcare who have the opportunity and responsibility to bring about transformative change within their organization are, in fact,Read
Part II, Developing Self Awareness, Informed Mindfulness
By Adam Perlman, MD, MPH, FACP Even though I named it “informed mindfulness,” there are many ways to develop self-awareness and gain a deeper understanding of your own self. A structured practice like mindfulness or meditation might be the most direct, but it’s not for everyone. You can build thatRead