Noah Johnson Daily Press University of the Bay Lecturer Dr. June Crease to engage in more productive political conversations during a discussion of “Civic Wellness: Your Patients, Your Practice” at the University of the Bay Show your guests the various resources available to them.
ESCANABA — Bay University recently hosted a group of health and wellness experts to discuss political toxicity and how it impacts the well-being of patients and their families.
The theme of the discussion was “Public Health: Patients and Healthcare.”
The purpose of this event is to provide information, tips, and resources to healthcare and wellness providers to assist patients and clients who are experiencing health issues due to political toxicity in their lives, and to The goal was to make it possible to incorporate it into the field.
Bay University Lecturer Dr. June Crease led the discussion.
“Often this problem manifests itself as a rift between family and friends,” Clase explained.
Mr. Claese introduced participants to the American Citizens Health Movement, a bipartisan initiative aimed at reducing the negative effects of political bullying and toxicity.
He said average Americans are tired of the political toxicity in the country and are now saying enough is enough.
“In reality, we’re more united in most things than we think, but it’s literally a trick of the mind. As more general research shows, it’s a perception gap.” Claese said.
She designed this discussion for medical and wellness professionals because she sees firsthand how health and wellness professionals impact their patients.
“I choose health and wellness providers because they are on the front lines of this issue and work directly with their customers,” she said.
Claese said political bullying and toxicity are not new concepts. They’ve been around for decades.
“The level of toxicity waxes and wanes throughout human history and throughout our history. I mean, we’ve had civil wars. There’s nothing more politically toxic than that,” Claese said. Ta.
She compared political toxins to viruses, saying they require a militant response because they attack and weaken individuals.
To help fight the virus, Crace cited a number of resources, including the Listen First Project, Braver Angels, Living Room Conversations, and RAFT (Reuniting America by Fostering Trust).
Each organization provides tips and resources to individuals on how to participate in political conversations in more productive ways.
RAFT, led by Team Democracy, is a group that combines individuals of different political persuasions and leanings to collaborate on whitewater rafting trips, and is one group that particularly intrigues Clase. This is an example of an individual making an active choice not to engage in harmful or harmful conversations.
“p4”>“In fact, it is up to all of us as individuals to make the choice,” Claese said.
One of the themes that stood out in the conversation was around social media and how it negatively impacts our mental health. Social media allows people to argue and argue in ways they probably never would in person.
Claese said he believes Americans have forgotten how to speak and listen to each other, even though we interact with people with different views and beliefs on a daily basis.
“In the mundanity of our daily lives, we coexist, work, thrive, and volunteer with people of different political views all the time. , there seems to be a bit of amnesia about how to convey the normal skills of treating each other with respect,” Claese explained.
She said this conversation is about hope. It’s about believing in American traditions that bring people together, not traditions that tear us apart.
“You can look at our history and look at the divisions of history, but you can look at a very thorough history of how people have come together to foster constructive, positive change over time. You can also look into it,” Claese said.
She reiterated that people in this country need to make conscious choices to engage and connect with each other as Americans.
“It is a personal choice for each of us, how we judge our own level of civic engagement, and how we put these skills into practice where we live and with our own families. It depends on how you decide whether you value your community enough to practice,” Claese said. .
She recommends research organizations such as Listen First Project, Braver Angels, Living Room Conversations, and RAFT to those interested in developing more productive political discourse.
Mr. Claese plans to host more of this discussion with a variety of practices, communities, and organizations. She encourages anyone who would like to participate in or host a discussion to contact her at Bay University.
Klees can be reached via email at kleesj@baycollege.edu.
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