Using expressive arts exercises to promote self-care among neurologists and caregivers: An experiential overview

Title : Using expressive arts exercises to promote self-care among neurologists and caregivers: An experiential overview

Abstract:

Research suggests that the cumulative stress of caring for a person with a chronic neurological disorder can contribute to burnout, both among physicians (“physician burnout” and patient families (“caregiver burnout Expressive arts techniques have been used in a variety of settings to help participants cope with overwhelming feelings and to promote resilience, including in the medical practice of neurology

Audience Take Away

• Participants will become familiar with various expressive arts disciplines, including visual art, drama, music, creative writing, and movement, and have the opportunity to engage in sample exercises from each discipline
• Participants will be instructed on incorporating mindfulness into wellness activities
• Participants will be encouraged to adapt techniques, such that they can be shared with caregivers for persons with chronic neurological illnesses

Biography:

Juliana Fort, MD, MPH, MBA, medical student clerkship director and Clinical Associate Professor in Psychiatry at LSUHS in Shreveport is board certified in child and adolescent, geriatric, forensic, and addictions psychiatry. With a MA in mental health counseling with a specialization in drama therapy from Lesley University, a MA in creative writing, she is a play therapist / supervisor and enjoys co-facilitating workshops with students and colleagues, and psychiatry/neurology residents. Using expressive arts: movement, improvisation, music, art, creative writing, and poetry enriches experiential teaching, wellness, medicine and the arts/humanities, psychotherapy, and personal growth. To collaborate with virtual workshop: