Tag: communication

The Science Of Changing Minds

Speech and thought bubbles portraying a conversation between a medical professional and a person who's fallen for misinformation. Patient: "Someone online told me to take this detox supplement!" Doctor: "Well, actually, that's not how it works..." Meanwhile, the Doctor thinks: "I'm not sure I'm getting through to them..."

As somebody who’s married to a physician, I’ve realized that all it takes for you all to be convinced that something is true – and frankly, for me too – is the science behind it. Something you might not have known about me: I really like brains. I have two degrees in psychology, specializing in […]

How To Offer Co-Survivors Help That Works

A photo I took in the aftermath of Will's SCA. You can see how I had dissociated – the light was gone from my eyes. It's black and white, and I'm laying on my side as I look directly at the camera.

“Let me know if you need anything.” A moment of brutal honesty: I grew to despise that phrase over the course of Will’s cancers and after his sudden cardiac arrest.  I know that the people who said it were well-meaning. They wanted to help, but maybe didn’t feel confident about how to approach it. Maybe […]