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Express Gratitude – Not Because You Will Benefit From It, But Others Might

"... gratitude may be most valuable as a way of honoring and acknowledging someone else. Indeed, researchers have found that expressions of gratitude lead to improved relationships for both the one expressing gratitude and the recipient." - Jennifer Cheavens, The Ohio State University and David Cregg, The Ohio State University [...]

Susan Troyer2020-04-04T16:06:12-05:00April 4th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Anxiety, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Depression, Doctors, Gratitude, Happiness, Healthcare workers, Religion and Society|Comments Off

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Overwhelmed? Approach Coronavirus as a Challenge to be Met, Not a Threat to be Feared

When you size something up as a challenge, it’s easier to rise to the occasion. Instead of withdrawing from the problem, you shift to problem-solving. People with this mindset draw on others to help, and they offer their own support to those in need. Research has shown that working collaboratively [...]

Susan Troyer2020-03-31T02:06:43-05:00March 31st, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Anxiety, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Coronavirus, Coronavirus 2020, COVID-19, Mental health, New Coronavirus, Pandemic, Problem solving, Psychology, SARS-CoV2, Threat perception|Comments Off

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Why Hand-Washing Really Is As Important As Doctors Say

As our hands touch many surfaces, they can pick up microbes, including viruses. Then by touching contaminated hands to your eyes, nose or mouth, the pathogens can infect the body. As a microbiologist, I think a lot about the differences between microbes, such as bacteria and viruses, and how they [...]

Susan Troyer2020-03-24T17:06:48-05:00March 24th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: 2020 coronavirus vaccine, Coronavirus, Coronavirus prevention, COVID-19, Handwashing, Microbes|Comments Off

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7 Science-Based Strategies to Cope With Coronavirus Anxiety

People who are vulnerable to anxiety and related disorders might find the coronavirus epidemic particularly overwhelming. Consequently, they might experience anxiety symptoms that interfere with work, maintaining close relationships, socializing or taking care of themselves and others. . . Although you might feel helpless during this stressful time, following these [...]

Susan Troyer2020-03-16T12:42:16-05:00March 16th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: "What you resist persists", Adjunct Professor of Psychology, anxiety - an integral part of human experience, bolster your immune system, Carl Jung, Georgetown University, Jelena Kecmanovic|Comments Off

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Theologically Speaking

John Swinton, PhD, provides a perspective which offers a re-orientation from the conventional storyline of dementia care to person-centered care based on practical theology. According to Dr. Swinton, theologically speaking, well-being is about “the presence of God-in-relationship.” His powerful counter-story presents to his readers the haunting question: “Who will tell [...]

Susan Troyer2020-02-13T23:03:34-06:00January 10th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: "Disability theology", Author: Dementia - Living in the Memories of God, Dementia pioneer, Dr. John Swinton, Medicine, Mindful Presence, Nursing, Pastoral carers, Pastors, Redescribing Dementia, Theology|0 Comments

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Lessons in Living From Being With Dying

Roshi Joan Halifax is recognized as master teacher and a pioneer in end-of-life care. She is Founder, Abbot, Head Teacher of Upaya Institute and Zen Center, a Buddhist monastery located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her 2009 book, Being With Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of [...]

Susan Troyer2020-02-13T23:05:20-06:00January 9th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Author: Being With Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death, Compassion, Death, Dr. Roshi Joan Halifax, Dying, End-of-Life, Hospice, Leadership, Medicine, Mindful Presence, Nursing, Pioneer|0 Comments

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Why Study Dignity?

One of my mantras in the early days of our move to the ranch was, “It’s about dignity.” Those early days were fresh and fragile as I was very conscious of the milieu being created in our new intergenerational living experience. We had relocated in search of an environment [...]

Susan Troyer2020-02-13T23:06:12-06:00January 9th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Author: Dignity Therapy - Final Words for Final Days, Dignity, Dignity Therapy, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov, Empirical study, Evidence-based, Generativity work, Legacy document, Palliative care, University of Manitoba|0 Comments

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How a Friend’s Discernment Led to Dad’s Hospice Experience

In 2003, we were many miles apart but still in touch – two decades after being colleagues in a Chicago-area hospital. Stephanie Mayercik, my “wise sage” during our employment years, possessed finely-tuned listening skills, common sense and abundant practical wisdom, a quick wit and sense of humor, and buoyant and [...]

Susan Troyer2020-02-13T23:07:18-06:00January 8th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Allied health, Caregiver, Caregiving, Chaplain, CNA, Dementia, Discernment, Hospice, Hospice team, Influencer, Leadership, Listening skills, Medicare regulations, Medicine, Mindful Presence, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Nursing, Palliative care, RN, Social worker, Stephanie Mayercik|0 Comments

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Dr. Power Introduces New Model for Dementia Care

Introduced to Maslow’s Theory during my graduate studies, I have frequently had the theory come to mind in numerous work and personal relationships over the years. This simple and orderly model has been adapted for use in many different work settings. And so, it was not an unusual response [...]

Susan Troyer2020-02-13T23:09:03-06:00January 8th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Allied health, Author: Dementia Beyond Disease - Enhancing Well-Being, Bio-medical, Dementia Leadership, Dementia pioneer, Dr. Al Power, Drug-based interventions, Humanistic care, Maslow, Maslow theory, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacological, The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-BeingSM|0 Comments

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Hope and Hopelessness – How A Friend’s Academic Research Contributes to Culture Change

We came from similar rural backgrounds in the Midwest, and eventually, we became part of some of the same networks. Following undergraduate studies at the same college, our paths were linked via the alumni network for which she and Ramzi, her spouse, were later named as recipients of the [...]