Submission ID 78333
| Code | WD-1 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Learning Objective 1 | State and honour our lived experiences to feel connected to others who sometimes feel broken |
| Learning Objective 2 | Utilize the concepts of kintsugi and antifragility to reframe our experiences to enhance wellbeing |
| Learning Objective 3 | Identify applications of this approach in personal, professional, educational, and other domains |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Workshop |
| Title | Kintsugi & Antifragility: Finding Strength in Imperfection |
| Rationale/Background | Broken. It's how we all feel some days. Learners, clinicians, and educators alike can feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or defeated. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery using a lacquer made with gold or silver. The object's unique history is reflected and emphasized rather than hidden, creating a beautiful whole by embracing flaws and imperfections. We believe that kintsugi pairs well with the concept of antifragility, which means a system increases its ability to thrive by weathering volatility, faults, and failures. Bravely wearing our scars is liberating and enhancing. Pairing the traditional kintsugi with the novel antifragility offers a beautiful and versatile metaphor for reframing experience to enhance resilience. We can find strength in imperfection and shine brighter for it. |
| Instructional Methods | In this interactive workshop we facilitate dialogue on applying these concepts to ourselves as learners and educators, then to patient care and those in need around us. We encourage participants to reflect on and share their experiences, collaborating to identify other ways to reframe difficult experiences to promote resilience. |
| Target Audience | This session is designed for learners, preceptors, and anyone interested in the human dimensions of medical education and practice. It has particular value for those of us feeling overwhelmed in this complex and volatile world. It is valuable for those working with colleagues and patients experiencing chronic illness, mental health, addiction, or disability. |
| Keyword 1 | wellness |
| Keyword 2 | medical humanities |
| Keyword 3 | metacognitive |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (faculty development, CME)
Residency Education Undergraduate Medical Education Other |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Humanities in Medicine |
| Authors | Sean Bryan Lyn Sonnenberg Sean Bryan Lyn Sonnenberg |
