Tuesday 1 Oct 2024 at 7pm GMT London
The Power of Social Connection
with Dr Beth Frates, Physiatrist, Health and Wellness Coach and Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Hosted by Rohini Bajekal, Nutritionist & Board Member of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK
(CPD Accredited by the CPD Certification Service for 1 CPD hour and CME accredited for the LM MOC)
This webinar will explore how to create positive social connections. We know that social connection is one of the pillars of lifestyle medicine (LM). Interacting with people, feeling supported, giving support, volunteering with others, and expressing gratitude all help our mental & physical health. People who enjoy social support and are socially connected enjoy longer and more joyful lives.
What will I learn from this webinar?
- Review the evidence that social connection impacts chronic disease
- Identify different types of social connections that can improve health
- Explore steps to cultivate high-quality connections
About the speaker
Beth is a trained physiatrist, health and wellness coach & expert in LM. She serves as an assistant clinical professor at Harvard Medical School, where she has received multiple teaching awards. A pioneer in her field, Beth was elected president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in 2020 and served as President-Elect until November 2022. She founded the first LM Interest Group at Harvard Medical School and developed and teaches a college curriculum in LM at Harvard Extension School.
Beth has co-authored several books on LM (The Lifestyle Medicine Handbook: An Introduction to the Power of Healthy Habits, PAVING the Path to Wellness Workbook: A Guide to Thriving with a Healthy Body, Peaceful Mind, and Joyful Heart & the Lifestyle Medicine Pocket Guide. She is a highly regarded speaker at national and international medical conferences.
Website: bethfratesmd.com
IG: @bethfrates.md
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This webinar lasts one hour including a Live Q&A. Questions may be submitted to rohini@pbhp.uk