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Holding Space: Learning How to Lean into Hard Conversations
['Dana Haugh', 'August']
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Facilitating conversations on controversial topics in medicine can be an uncomfortable experience but it is a necessary part of medical education.
These conversations require respect, empathy, and a willingness to lean into the discomfort of hearing a colleague, patient, or classmate express views that may starkly differ from your own.
Engaging in thoughtful dialogue, however, is a powerful way to build trust and understanding across differences.
It’s a skill especially important for those embarking on a career in healthcare where patient trust, team collaboration, and informed decision-making are paramount.
To support this effort, faculty from Yale School of Medicine’s (YSM) Professional Responsibility course and from the Advocates for Collaborative Excellence (ACE) Advisory Council participated in a two-day training session on facilitating intergroup dialogue led by Kimberly Williams Brown, PhD, and Meredith Madden, PhD.