S2: Episode 26- Good Actors of Compassionate Coaching, a Playback Theater

Show notes-

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

Guests 🎭

Erin Whalen

- Professional actor, retired standardized patient

- Founded Compassionate Coaching in Fall 2020, signature offering is Playback Theater https://www.compassionatecoaching.org/blog/what-is-playback-theatre

- Sister’s death 2016 taught her about anticipatory grief

John A. Johnson

- Native Washingtonian

- B.A in theater form the University of the District of Columbia

- 2024 Artist in Residence at the Honfleur Art Gallery in Washington DC. Artist Fellow of the DC Arts Commission.

- Founder and creator of Verbal Gymnastics Theater Company

- Poet/Playwright: written and produced six plays

- Published author of a book of poetry called “Love for Her"

Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.

1. ​Story (theme) Dr. G worked with standardized patients like Erin & John. They use their acting skills to help medical students learn clinical reasoning skills to diagnose & treat once they become physicians.
2. ​Educate -Teaching point

- SELF CARE after workday “Don't let a difficult day at work negatively impact your time at home. If you work in the end-of-life field, you might be emotionally drained at the end of your work day. Listen to our 5-minute Transition Routine to help you transition from emotional overwhelm to peaceful presence.”

- Hospice Leadership: Consider COMPASSIONATE COACHING for your team to combat burnout😓

3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://www.compassionatecoaching.org

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