IN THE INTERIM...
“What’s important, where am I going and what do I want to do?” If you have ever considered these questions and others like them, then coaching might be right for you.
In a recent edition of the Bridge, we introduced the concept of coaching and its relevance for health care education. The coaching model assumes that clients are resourceful, creative and whole. The coach acts as a thought partner to help the client realize the path they want to take and the goals they want to set.
On October 12th, SHRS launched the SHRS Coaching Series: Using Coaching Skills for Enhancing Learning and Leadership with Sal Tagliareni. Sal is an expert in leadership development and has developed the dynamic practice of Roving Leadership, a system based on the principle that every person at some point can lead in the search for outstanding organizational results. He currently coaches at the IHP in the Nurse Leadership certificate program.
In a discussion moderated by Mike Boutin, Sal described coaching, by first explaining “what it isn’t ” instead of “what it is”. Coaching is not deficit reduction or remedial. It does not “fix” someone, because they are not broken. It is not mentoring or friendly conversation. Coaching isn’t about teaching, it’s about learning. Coaching isn’t counseling: counseling is focused on the past while coaching is focused on the present.
Sal went on to explain that the coaching model assumes that the coach is not the expert; rather, the client is. The coach does not tell the client what to do. The client explores what they want to do, and the motivation comes from within. Meaning comes from purpose, purpose comes from reflection, reflection leads to choice and choice often leads to outcomes. Coaches use dynamic, open ended questions that elicit reflection and help with unexamined thoughts and/or beliefs that can cause the client to be limited or get stuck.
But what about faculty - can they be coaches? Of course, explained Sal, but not all the time. The hat they wear will depend on the issue at hand. There will be times when this model fits, and times when they need to discipline, mentor, or teach.
And why is coaching becoming so important in healthcare? Because organizations are becoming more complex and have finally realized that the top down approach doesn’t work. Coaching in healthcare is tied to planning and strategy. Sal explained: "Clients grow through coaching and reach a level of satisfaction that leads them to understand they are capable of leadership. Coaching enhances performance, performance enhances risk and when people feel they belong and have meaning, they are more willing to take opportunities to be leaders.
Leadership is not static. It moves depending on circumstances and skills of the person."
If you missed the Coaching Series with Sal, click this link to listen.
Look for future opportunities to learn about coaching, upcoming peer to peer coaching groups, and one on one coaching opportunities elsewhere in this newsletter!
MARY ELLEN FEROLITO
Asst. Dean of Operations, SHRS
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Dean's Office Announces Collaboration Café
The Dean's Office is sponsoring another in a series of in person offerings, open to all SHRS faculty/staff, on Friday, Nov 12th, from 12-1pm in Shouse 305: The SHRS Collaboration Café . This community-building event will feature themed discussions around topics of common interest. Participants may select which ones they would like to join for knowledge sharing and networking. Our presenters this month are Indigo Young from CSD discussing anti-oppressive practice, Beth Cornforth and Chris Clock from PT discussing teaching leadership and interprofessional collaboration in light of their LEAP initiatives, and Michelle Martinchek from PA, discussing getting started in research. Bring your coffee, your ideas, and your questions!
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SHRS JEDI Fellows for 2021-2022 Announced
At the October meeting of the SHRS Anti Oppression Task Force, we welcomed the 2022 cohort of JEDI Fellows:
Brianna Abbas, CSD
Kennedi Jones, GC
Rachel Kahn, OT
Vanessa Bertrand, PA
Arianna Bayangos, PT
Christina Lai, SHRS Dean's Office
JEDI Fellows receive training and mentorship and then have the freedom to co-develop, pilot, and facilitate workshops and programs across campus. Fellows are embedded into the school’s academic programs, working with faculty and staff to address equity issues.
We asked the new Fellows what they were looking forward to in their new role. Here are a couple of their responses:
Rachel Kahn: I'm interested in advocating for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses. I'd love for there to be more of a space for these students to express and reflect upon their experiences and also find ways to share the responsibility of getting accommodations/expressing needs so that the burden doesn't fall mostly or entirely on students.
Brianna Abbas: I aim to centralize the voices, concerns, and experiences of diverse students in order to promote continuous safe spaces throughout the IHP and support equitable experiences and opportunities. Additionally, through this process, I hope we can build a stronger, more informed ally culture here. Ultimately, I hope these initiatives lead to healthy relationships with our current and future colleagues and foster passionate, wholistic, patient-centered care for our current and future clients.
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Welcome to SHRS, Olivia Newman!
The Rehabilitation Sciences PhD program and Brain Recovery lab welcome Olivia Newman to SHRS in her new roles as Program Coordinator and Research Coordinator, respectively. Olivia previously worked within MGH as a research coordinator but sought more experience in neuroimaging which has brought her to IHP.
Originally from the Twin Cities area, Olivia graduated from Macalester College with a degree in Computer Science and Neuroscience. She looks forward to getting to know the wonderful faculty and students here at IHP.
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COACHING CORNER
A Few Spots Still Available
for Peer to Peer Coaching Groups
As part of our focus on coaching in SHRS, we are forming "peer to peer" coaching groups. It's a "train the trainer" model. The plan is to work with a group of faculty/staff peers, learning and practicing coaching skills, facilitated by Mike Boutin & Mary Ellen Ferolito, who are both working on their executive coaching certification through the ICF. It's an opportunity to learn why coaching builds resilience, why it often works better than "fixing", why it works in healthcare education, and how to determine whether to coach, advise, or mentor. Most importantly, it will be an opportunity in a safe space to pair up with another faculty/staff peer and put your newly learned skills to practice. Commitment is six 1.5 hour sessions, either in person or virtually. Dates, times, and locations will be determined once the groups are established.
To register, please complete this Formstack survey NO LATER THAN FRI, NOV 5th. For more details, contact Mike Boutin or Mary Ellen Ferolito.
One on One Coaching Opportunities Available
Mike Boutin, as part of his ongoing certification as an executive coach, is taking on coaching clients pro bono. Are you working through career options? Finding yourself struggling with difficult conversations with a colleague? Just struggling to find joy in your work? The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.
If you're interested in finding out more, or if you're ready to start a coaching relationship, email Mike Boutin.
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Baby Day: A Screaming Success!
The annual Interprofessional Child Development Day event, affectionately known as “Baby Day,” involved 305 students and 35 faculty on October 29th. The virtual event included 33 young children with ages between 4.5 months and 3 years – many of whose parents are IHP alumni and staff– so students could observe the kids and focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of the various health care professionals in developmental assessment.
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SHRS AWARDS & RECOGNITION
This monthly feature in our newsletter will highlight awards and recognition for our faculty and staff. Follow @IHPResearch to learn more. Send news stories here.
Congratulations to Rania Karim, PT, DPT, GCS, asst. prof. of PT, for being selected to serve on APTA Geriatrics National Senior Games Task Force.
Joanna A. Christodoulou, EdD, assoc. prof. of CSD, was invited to join the advisory board for Assessment for Good. AFG seeks to change the systems/structures necessary for culturally affirming assessment of Black/Latino students and their social, emotional, & learning development.
We are pleased to recognize Julie Keysor, PT, PhD, professor of PT, for receiving one of three poster awards at MGH's Neuroscience Day poster competition for “Spaulding Rehabilitation and COVID Recovery study (RECOVR): 6- to 12-month trajectories and outcomes."
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SHRS Dean's Office
Peter S. Cahn, PhD
Interim Dean, SHRS
pcahn@mghihp.edu
617-724-6138
Mary Ellen Ferolito
Asst Dean of Operations
mferolito@mghihp.edu
617-724-4841
Emile R "Mike" Boutin, Jr, EdD
Asst Dean for Faculty & Student Success
eboutin@mghihp.edu
617-726-8021
Comments about our newsletter? Article ideas?
Mike Boutin: eboutin@mghihp.edu
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