Two people hang from ropes in the clouds, but one of them has their toes resting on the tip of a large rock.

Challenging the myth that resilience is simply personal fortitude

I would like to explore some of the consequences of minimizing the social conditions that make it so difficult for some to recover from challenges or adversity. Let’s take a deeper look at some key narratives that dominate the current perspectives on resilience.

Dr. Nina Ahuja and David Cory talk stress management and other EI competencies in the context of practicing medicine and Nina's new book.

Emotional intelligence in the medical world: An interview with Dr. Nina Ahuja

Dr. Ahuja is an eye surgeon based in Hamilton, Ontario. Having gotten her medical degree from McMaster University, she is currently the McMaster Ophthalmology Division Head. She is also an EQ-i 2.0® Certified Practitioner. Her book, Stress in Medicine, speaks about the unique stresses that physicians face in their line of work.