Deborah Bakti
Understand different types of grief and how they can be leveraged to break through emotional barriers. In this episode: We are experiencing a global level of uncertainty and grief during this pandemic with COVID-19. In Seniors’ Care, whether as a staff member, leader or family member, grief exists and can impact our ability to stay…
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The link below provides access to my article published in the Spring/Summer 2020 edition of The Ontario Long Term Care Association magazine “Long Term Care Today”. Building bridges with families OLTCA article
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Ever deal with “difficult” families? Do you sometimes feel there’s nothing you can do to turn things around and have a better relationship with them? The family dynamic can make or break the culture of your home. In this video I share 3 ways you can be proactive and intentional with your approach and build…
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Imagine having the power to influence the quality of your resident’s family relationships from the very start. The first step is a mindset shift And leveraging the power of your presence I share more in the video below.
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DISAPPOINTED RESIDENT’S FAMILIES CAN CREATE A WORLD OF HURT! Chip Conley wrote about disappointment in his book “Emotional Equations” expressed as: Disappointment = Expectations – Reality In the video below I talk about 4 things that can get in the way of effectively managing expectations. You’ll also learn a couple of approaches to close the…
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“I HOPE I GET TO MOVE INTO A LONG TERM CARE HOME WHEN I GET OLD” said no one…ever. You provide a service that people don’t want to need, and are struggling with a myriad of emotions the day it becomes a reality. Your home, staff, residents and other families have just become a big…
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How can you create little moments of connection with your resident’s families as well as your coworkers in this crazy busy world? When we connect with others, we are building trust, which is a key component for a positive relationship. In the video below I share a simple shift you can make that will create…
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According to research we spend half of our day on auto-pilot. This can have a negative impact on your relationships through missed opportunities for connection. There’s a simple question you can ask yourself to break through auto-pilot and activate the power of your presence. I share more in the video below.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed? All you can see are the problems, barriers and challenges that are facing you? How do you get yourself out of that overwhelming and stressful place? In this video I share one question you can use to RESET yourself – to clear the clutter of overwhelm and feel more confident…
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