Meaningful Conversations
Every year, on or around June 6, “What Matters to You?” Day aims to encourage and support more meaningful conversations between people who provide health and social care and the people, families, and carers who receive health and social care. In their 2012 New England Journal of Medicine article, Dr. Michael Barry and Susan Edgman-Levitan introduced the concept of asking, “What matters to you?” in addition to “What is the matter?” in the context of implementing shared decision making. Their ambition was to increase clinicians’ awareness of important issues in their patients’ lives that could drive customized plans of care. Learn More
Engage in Deep Listening
Asking “What Matters To You?” leads to deep listening with an Open Heart, Open Mind, and Open Will…all ways that I, Tamara Wrenn, aspire to interact with others personally and professionally. On June 6th I’ll be releasing a survey that asks you about the things that are important to your life as they impact your health and well-being. My goal is to begin providing the space to engage in a dialogue with you. A back and forth – old fashion conversation – where your voice is centered.
Center Women’s Voices
“What Matters to You” has been traditionally used in the healthcare setting, but while that might have been the catalyst I’m an advocate for branching out and making it part of every interpersonal relationship. In the process I’m also striving to hear more women’s voices. So, with that in mind I invite you to share “What Matters To You?” starting June 6th – June 11th.
Question: What Matters To You? I invite you to share your priorities with me on June 6th.
