The Becoming: Crafting a Story of You for Resilience and Vitality

Hedy S. Wald, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Health care professions practitioners, faculty, and students are at risk for stress and burnout, which can impact well-being and optimal patient care. Within “The Becoming,” the dynamic lifelong process of professional formation, “3R’s” – Reflection, Relationships, Resourcefulness – can inspire, enrich, and fortify us as we craft our own story for resilience and vitality. Reflective writing-enhanced reflection, in particular, can serve as a “Resiliency Workout” and help us reconnect to our own heart, values, passion, and humanity. Dr. Hedy Wald will discuss how we can effectively serve as our own “reflective coach,” utilizing a “3R” wellness “toolkit” approach to enhance resiliency for ourselves and our organizations. A “GPS” on a Roadmap to Renewal, helping us Survive and Thrive.