Questions for a Meaningful Life
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since I retired from medicine. Where did the time go? I share the...
Questions for a Meaningful Life
Colleen Arnold, MD
Colleen Arnold is a retired family physician and a mother of three adult daughters. She enjoys hanging out with family, writing, reading, and walking. You can read her blog at ColleenArnold.org.
An Otter Surprise
An Otter Surprise
A few days ago, it was 105° outside. I was determined to take my daily walk, so I laced up my shoes, grabbed my...
Embracing the Many Faces of Love: A Heartfelt Challenge
Embracing the Many Faces of Love: A Heartfelt Challenge
For our family, February brings multiple birthdays, several milestone anniversaries (including Neil’s death in...
When Someone You Love is in Pain
When Someone You Love is in Pain
By: Colleen Arnold, MD Pain is a universal experience. Whether it is the temporary hurt of a broken ankle or...
7 Signs You May Be Suffering from Compassion Fatigue
7 Signs You May Be Suffering from Compassion Fatigue
By: Colleen Arnold, MD Most of us have heard of burnout. It’s the uncomfortable sense that your job isn’t rewarding...
8 Ways to Recover from Compassion Fatigue
8 Ways to Recover from Compassion Fatigue
By: Colleen Arnold, MD Are you a fulltime caregiver? Most likely you’ve experienced your share of tiring days. But...
How to Help Your Teen Cope with Grief
How to Help Your Teen Cope with Grief
Tears spilled gently from my eyes as I watched my 19-year-old daughter triumphantly cross the finish line of her...
Living with the Dying
Living with the Dying
Guest post by Colleen Arnold, MD I worked in emergency medicine, family practice and hospice care over my physician...
