Acting with empathy: How to interact with people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Desireé Colón, a communications specialist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides her unique perspective on how hearing people should approach the issue.
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Acting with empathy: How to interact with people who have disabilities
Dr. Stacey Dixon, licensed psychologist and behavior supports director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, outlines common mistakes people make when interacting with people with disabilities.
Acting with empathy: How to interact with people who are blind or visually-impaired
Kaitlyn Edge, a digital analyst at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips everyone can use to be more compassionate and inclusive.
What is ‘touch starvation’? How physical touch affects your health + 3 ways to feel better
“Physical touch meets an essential human need,” says Dr. Jeanne James, pediatrician and chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee.
What is aphasia? Understanding the communication challenges + 6 tips to help
Dr. Catherine Payne, a BlueCross medical director, explains that aphasia is a condition that impairs a person’s ability to express themselves, understand language or both.
Is there such a thing as a ‘love hormone’? Exploring the effects of oxytocin
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Laura Apyan says oxytocin is called “the love hormone” because of the role it plays in human bonding.
Mental health matters: How to think and speak sensitively
WellTuned spoke with Rhonda Roper, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee behavioral health clinical director, to learn the right language to use when discussing mental health issues.
7 Tips for Talking to Aging Parents About Health
WellTuned talked to Dr. Catherine Payne, a BlueCross medical director and expert on aging, about how to approach these challenging conversations.
Can Using Your “Other Hand” Strengthen Your Brain?
Have you ever tried to do everything you’d usually do with your dominant hand with your non-dominant one? Does the act of trying benefit your brain? Let’s find out.
Tips for Talking to Teens
How do you really protect a teen from hurt, pain, self-doubt or risky behavior? The best place to start is talking to them. Here’s how to do it.