Updated February 9, 2019 In my line of work in the healthcare field, the concepts of empathy and compassion are familiar terms, but they are often confused, misunderstood or used interchangeably. It’s important to understand that they are separate and unique characteristics unto themselves. Empathy is the state of actually being able to feel what […]
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About Me
My name is Carina Hopen and I am a down to earth, 50+ year old wife, mother of 3 school age children, prior U.S. Naval Flight Surgeon, artist and solopreneur for an Integrative and Functional Medicine practice in the Pacific Northwest. I’m passionate about being a lifelong learner. I received a Bachelor of Arts in […]
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Wow, it’s 2023 already!!! I started this blog in 2017 as a way to connect with working moms who find themselves in a juggling act where on the one hand, their work is expected to be a top priority; while on the other hand, they desire to have an active role in raising their children. […]