Subject Code: 770 Self Improvement
Credits: 1
Session Type:
Lecture Fee: $ 25.00
Audience: D, H, A , O, S, R
If there is one trait that is necessary in dentistry, it is the skill of performing under pressure. Dr. Knowles shares her best and worst case scenarios from past experiences as a stressor and now as a more mindful practitioner. Most of us are at our worst when we feel the pressure of patient demands, team dysfunctions, and financial strains. Learn how to divert problems, cope with ambiguity, and recognize the body's warning signs before trouble arises. And, learn what to do once adversity strikes. As a practicing dentist, Dr. Knowles is able to provide real life dental advice to help you stay calm and feel more in control when your turbulent dental lifestyle begins to twist and turn. Dr. Knowles will teach you how to chill and be wildly more successful because of it.
Objectives:
Learn to recognize early signs of trouble in your practice
Learn to manage your body's stress responses
Learn mindfulness based stress reduction techniques to help overcome worry, fear factors, and overly competitive behaviors
