Online - Fight, Flight, Freeze...Laugh: Using Humor to Combat Vicarious Trauma
This program was captured at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida Pediatric Grand Rounds on May 8, 2024. Pediatric Grand Rounds (PGR) is designed to improve the broad practice of pediatric medicine. In effort to foster curiosity and discussion surrounding concepts related to children’s health, this regularly scheduled series presents a wide variety of topics with a diverse speaker panel for interprofessional clinicians.
Target Audience
Pediatric interprofessional clinicians
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Apply evidence-based humor-based resilience-building exercises and techniques to decrease stress, enhance coping strategies, and promote a smoother transition between work and home environments for improved overall well-being.
Differentiate between constructive and destructive uses of humor in healthcare settings.
Recognize appropriate contexts and potential risks associated with using humor in patient care and team interactions.
Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Tinessa Callinan at tinessa.callinan@nemours.org
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Shiva Kalidindi, MD MS FAAP FACEP CPE
Amit Patel, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Michael McCuen, ASN, RN CCRN VA-BC
Kathryn Cyphers, MSN, RN, CHSE, CPHQ, RNC-NIC
Shiva Kalidindi, MD MS FAAP FACEP CPE
Amit Patel, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN
Available Credit
- 1.00 MOC ABP - PediatricsSuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
- 1.00 MOC ABS – SurgerySuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Continuing EducationThis activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.