Uncovering the Possibility of Post-Traumatic Growth
One of the most extraordinary manifestations of human potential is: Our ability to grow and strengthen ourselves in the face of pain, trauma, and those moments where life falls apart. Today’s guest, Dr. Amrita Sen Mukherjee, has not only studied what contributes to this deeply human capacity for post-traumatic growth but has experienced it first-hand. In our […]
Defining Wellbeing as a Doctor
Dr. Amrita Sen Mukherjee shares her journey of exploring the concept and importance of wellbeing, which started during her medical school days and was influenced by her father’s experience as a single-handed GP. She emphasizes the need to consider the human behind the doctor and the impact of personal experiences on one’s career. Dr. […]
How do we create a sense of team?
Creating a sense of team among those who work together can make a big difference and often starts with small actions, Abi Rimmer hears Any team member can lead Amrita Sen Mukherjee, positive psychology practitioner, European Mentoring and Coaching Council senior practitioner coach, and portfolio GP, says, “Creating a strong sense of team at work […]
‘A daily battle’: what it’s like to be a disabled doctor working in the UK, and what needs to change
This year’s GMC report into the workplace experiences of doctors working in the UK, showed that, for the fifth year in a row, disabled doctors have worse experiences than their non-disabled peers across multiple measures. Here, Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee, Disabled Doctors Advocate, discusses the challenges of working in the UK, and what needs to […]
Exploring posttraumatic growth in doctors with acquired invisible disability
Qualitative studies of the relationship between acquired invisible disability (AcqID) and posttraumatic growth (PTG) are scant, especially in the context of healthcare professionals. This study aimed to explore in-depth accounts of the lived experience of PTG in doctors with AcqID aris-ing from physical illness with cognitive dysfunction.
Can Traumatic Experiences help doctors grow?
Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee talks to us about her research in post traumatic growth, and how it plays a part in our wellbeing. Topics we discuss: Dr Amrita’s experience delivering a TEDx talk where the theme was “tackling adversity and embracing change” Post traumatic growth. What is it and how does it benefit people? […]
Challenging Invisible Disability Bias
Dr. Amrita Sen Mukherjee, an FMLM Associate Fellow, shares her TEDx talk, titled ‘Invisible Disability: Challenging bias to enable change’. Amrita explains the primary motivation behind this talk was to shed light on experiences that many individuals may encounter, aiming to provide insights not only for those in the medical field but also for society […]
Growth Following Adversity: How to Flourish Beyond Hardship
Today I’m joined by Dr. Amrita, wellbeing expert, positive psychology practitioner, GP, disability advocate. To delve deep into the concept of adversarial growth and how challenges can become catalysts for our evolution. We unravel the misconception that growth is solely about rebounding from rock bottom; instead, we’ll illuminate its essence as a journey towards becoming […]
Can my career progress after a break?
Returning to work after a period of absence, either by choice or circumstance, can be daunting, but there are ways to make it easier, experts tell Abi Rimmer Ask for what you need Lucy Henshall, GP and founder of Welcome Back to Work (www.welcomebacktowork.co.uk), says, “It could be made so much easier to return to […]
How can I boost team morale?
The wellbeing of our teams is more important than ever. Abi Rimmer asks experts how we can boost our colleagues’ morale
