Seeing and Being Seen: A Call For Healing | Adrienne Boissy | TEDxClevelandStateUniversity

In her talk, Adrienne conveys how meaningful connections, effective communication and real empathy help lead clinicians - and their patients - to the right diagnosis, and, in turn true healing.
As the Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Experience Officer and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Patient Experience, Dr. Adrienne Boissy knows as well as anyone that there’s more to good health than medicine.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@theastrohautelife]

This was one of the most impactful TEDx Talks I've ever watched. It was a critical reminder for me to remain sensitive to the emotional needs of others, despite the judgement I receive. I've been told that I'm too nice and weak because of my empathy for others, but I think compassionate people are actually strong. It takes strength to keep your heart open to others.

[@KristinPedemonti]

Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and heart as you speak about seeing the suffering and a "compassectomy." I took a compassionate listening course and we focused so much on being present, seeing the person and yes saying open phrases like what you stated: Tell me more. Or simply listening in silence. Here's to seeing each other and yes, also healing touch. I carry a Free Hugs sign nearly everywhere I go. Being seen IS healing for sure.

[@CraigBrooker]

Strong work Dr. Boissy.

[@doctorabouleila]

Seeing is healing .. simple and true and quiet deep .

[@alphom1]

beautiful! beautiful talk!

[@Soul_Connecting]

Love this

[@Fear_Therapy]

This is mind opening 😍

[@aztlanwarrior1983]

Awesome! That's not easy for me to say!

[@PaulTavaresEmpowerment]

A deep and powerful video.

[@snowglade1]

Wow. One word, wow.

[@user-vj7bh9mm5w]

Woooow 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💓💓💓

[@adriftjia]

She is a human doctor