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563: Can your thoughts make you sick? | Charlotte Blease, PhD & Cosima Locher, PhD

The mindbodygreen Podcast

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The Power of Words in Healing

This chapter explores how word choice impacts mental health and interpersonal interactions, particularly in therapeutic settings. It examines the emotional weight of language, the influence of empathy on patient outcomes, and the ethical complexities of communication in healthcare. Through various studies, the discussion highlights the profound effect of belief and expectation on pain perception, especially in vulnerable populations like children.

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