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Managing and Preventing Stress and Burnout for Healthcare Professionals

While Creating a Patient-Centered Care Environment

7-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise
Round-trip Amsterdam, The Netherlands
July 27 - August 03, 2025

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<em>Celebrity Eclipse</em> — *Celebrity Eclipse*

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

$995.00 for Physicians, Psychiatrists, Pharmacists, & Attorneys

$795.00 for Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners

$595.00 for Nurses, Students & Others

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists

PROGRAM PURPOSE

Physicians, nurses and support staff have numerous roles and responsibilities which facilitate patient care, satisfaction, and adherence. The presence of expanding technologies, notably electronic medical records, have put increasing demands on expertise as well as taking far more time. This makes it challenging to meet the important aspect of patient-centered care. Patients today can be difficult to manage, demanding, and often quote inaccurate information gleamed online. In addition, test results need to be presented in a timely manner while simultaneously requiring empathic skills when delivering bad news. While treatment advances have increased survival rates for many patients, explaining complex treatment regimens and the potential costs is time consuming and stressful.
With the recent WHO acknowledgement of burnout as a disease, more attention is being paid to the physical and psychological demands of being a healthcare professional. Physicians and nurses report increasing levels of job dissatisfaction, physical symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, fatigue, back and neck pain and gastrointestinal distress, and psychological symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, and depression.

Recognizing and treating symptoms of burnout
- List the physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms of burnout
- Apply mind/body strategies to reduce/prevent burnout in clinicians as well as decreasing stress-related symptoms in both clinicians and patients
Provide a patient-centered care experience
- List examples of the concepts of patient-centered care and the strategies to optimize patient care through empathic communication, knowledge of how to handle difficult patients, and best methods on delivering bad news
How to communicate with difficult patients
- Apply techniques to manage difficult patients encountered in clinical practices focusing on empathic skills communication
Counseling issues for delivering good and bad news
- Develop and improve clinician skills when discussing test results with patients, with an emphasis on appropriate delivery of bad news
Utilizing empathic communication with patients
- Cite the research on empathic communication and methods of delivery
Managing patient expectations
- Identify techniques to improve overall patient care and delivery
Models of practice and counseling interventions
- Describe the most effective empirical counseling interventions
Integrating mindfulness into one's daily life
- Be able to initiate a personal mindfulness practice and have the skills to explain mindfulness to patients
The impact of AI on the psychological care of patients
- Discern the advantages and challenges of integrating AI into medicine and psychosocial care of patients

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment to take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Alice D. Domar, PhD

Chief Compassion Officer, Inception
Senior staff psychologist, department of Ob/Gyn, Beth Israel Lahey Heath
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive biology, part-time, Harvard Medical School

Alice D. Domar, PhD is a pioneer in the application of mind/body medicine to women's health issues. She not only established the first Mind/Body Center for Women's Health, but also conducts ongoing ground-breaking research in the field. Her research focuses on the relationship between stress and different women's health conditions, and creating innovative programs to help women decrease physical and psychological symptoms.

Dr. Domar received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Health Psychology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Ferkauf School of Professional Psychology of Yeshiva University. Her post-doctoral training was at Beth Israel Hospital, Deaconess Hospital, and Children’s Hospital, all in Boston.

She has conducted research on infertility, breast cancer, menopausal symptoms, ovarian cancer, pregnancy, and premenstrual syndrome. Dr. Domar has earned an international reputation as one of the country's top women's health experts.

She is currently the Executive Director of the Domar Centers for Mind/Body Health, and the Director of Mind/Body Services at Boston IVF. She is an associate professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and a senior staff psychologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.She is also the Chief Compassion Officer at Inception.

Dr. Domar has compiled an impressive list of accomplishments as a best-selling author, media authority and sought-after public speaker. She is the author of numerous books, including the national best seller “Self-Nurture”, and is on the advisory board for Parents Magazine. She was on the Board of Experts for ShareCare.com and was a columnist for Redbook and Health magazines. She was also a featured expert for LLuminari and on the online social health network BeWell.com. She served on the board of Resolve for ten years.

Three of her books have been finalists for the Books for a Better Life Award. She was also the Series Editor for a series of mind/body books by Harvard Medical Publications/Simon and Schuster. She is the narrator of the DVD’s “Stress and Relaxation Explained” and “Infertility Explained”, both of which won silver Telly Awards. Dr. Domar has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Dateline NBC, CNN, PBS, and the CBS and NBC Evening News, to name a few. She presents lectures and conducts workshops throughout the US and around the world and went on tour with Oprah in the spring of 2004 and 2005 with the LLuminari team. Dr. Domar was named to the prestigious list of 15 “Women to Watch in 2004” by Lifetime TV. Her seventh book, “Finding Calm for the Expectant Mom” came out in 2016.

Elizabeth Grill, PsyD

Director of Psychological Services
Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Weill Cornell Medicine
Associate Attending Psychologist
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY

Dr. Elizabeth Grill is the Director of Psychological Services at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine and an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, and Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. She also serves as an Associate Attending Psychologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

A nationally recognized expert in reproductive mental health, she holds significant leadership roles, including serving as the current Board Chair for RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, Past Chair of the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and Immediate Past President of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR). She is also the co-creator of FertiCalm and FertiStrong, pioneering digital apps designed to reduce distress for individuals experiencing infertility.

Her clinical and research focus covers the emotional aspects of infertility, IVF, third-party reproduction, oncofertility, fertility preservation, and sexual dysfunction. She earned her PsyD from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed postdoctoral fellowships at Weill Cornell and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Grill is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, serves as an editorial reviewer for top peer-reviewed journals in the field, and is a sought-after lecturer who has presented to medical and patient audiences worldwide.

Accreditation

	In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

	Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

	Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity. Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM as needed. Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

	Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

	Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 14 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

ITINERARY

DATE	PORT OF CALL	ARRIVE	DEPART
Sun Jul 27	Amsterdam, The Netherlands	-	5:00 pm
Mon Jul 28	At Sea - Cruising Lectures 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM*	-	-
Tue Jul 29	Alesund, Norway	8:00 am	7:00 pm
Wed Jul 30	Olden, Norway	8:00 am	4:00 pm
Thu Jul 31	Molde, Norway	8:00 am	4:00 pm
Fri Aug 01	Stavanger, Norway	10:00 am	7:00 pm
Sat Aug 02	At Sea - Cruising Lectures 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM*	-	-
Sun Aug 03	Amsterdam, The Netherlands	6:00 am	-
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

PORTS OF CALL

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam is far more than a place to begin your voyage; it is the perfect prologue to your European discovery. As an embarkation port, it offers a unique opportunity to unwind from your travels and immerse yourself in one of Europe’s most enchanting cities before you even step aboard. We strongly encourage you to arrive a day or two early, transforming a simple travel day into a rich, restorative experience that sets the tone for the journey ahead.

Upon arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), you’ll find the transition into the city seamless. A short and efficient train ride delivers you directly to Centraal Station, the city’s vibrant heart. From here, the city’s treasures are at your feet. Arriving early provides a crucial buffer against potential travel delays and allows you to acclimate to the new time zone, ensuring you board your ship feeling refreshed and ready to engage with your conference sessions.

**Your Pre-Cruise Amsterdam Itinerary**

**Day 1: Arrival & Canal-Side Immersion**

After checking into your hotel, resist the urge for a nap. Instead, embrace the city’s energy with a gentle introduction. The best way to orient yourself and appreciate Amsterdam’s unique topography is from the water. A canal cruise is an essential first activity; gliding beneath historic bridges and alongside the iconic 17th-century gabled houses of the Grachtengordel (Canal Ring), a UNESCO World-hertitage site, is both relaxing and utterly captivating. It’s the perfect, low-effort way to absorb the city’s atmosphere after a long flight.

Disembark and allow yourself to get lost in the Jordaan district. Once a working-class neighborhood, it is now a charming labyrinth of narrow streets, tranquil canals, independent art galleries, and unique boutiques. Duck into a traditional *bruin café* (brown café) for a local beer or coffee. These cozy, wood-paneled pubs are the living rooms of the city and offer a taste of authentic Amsterdam *gezelligheid*—a Dutch quality of convivial coziness.

For dinner, consider an Indonesian *rijsttafel* (“rice table”). This elaborate meal, a culinary legacy of the Dutch colonial era, features dozens of small, flavorful dishes and is a memorable cultural and dining experience. It’s a wonderful way to connect with a significant part of Dutch history.

**Day 2: A Masterclass in Art & History**

Dedicate your morning to the Museumplein (Museum Quarter), home to a trio of world-class institutions. To make the most of your time, book tickets online well in advance.

* **The Rijksmuseum:** This is the national museum of the Netherlands, and its grand halls tell the story of 800 years of Dutch art and history. Stand in awe before Rembrandt’s monumental “The Night Watch” and lose yourself in the serene, light-filled domestic scenes of Vermeer. It’s an experience that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving.
* **The Van Gogh Museum:** Home to the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s work, this museum offers an intimate and powerful journey through the artist’s life and evolution. Witness his vibrant genius and emotional turmoil through masterpieces like “Sunflowers” and “The Potato Eaters.”
* **Anne Frank House:** A visit here is a poignant and essential experience. Step behind the bookcase into the secret annex where Anne and her family hid for two years. This is a powerful moment of reflection on history that resonates long after you leave. Tickets sell out months in advance, so booking this is the first thing you should do when planning your pre-cruise stay.

In the afternoon, explore on foot. For shopping, bypass the main commercial streets and head to De Negen Straatjes (“The Nine Streets”). This delightful micro-neighborhood is filled with vintage shops, designer boutiques, and specialty stores. Along the way, be sure to stop at a street stand for a warm, fresh *stroopwafel*—a caramel-filled waffle cookie that is a true taste of Holland.

As your pre-cruise stay concludes, you’ll find the transfer to the cruise terminal is simple and efficient. You will arrive at the port not with the fatigue of a long-haul flight, but with the enrichment of a cultural deep-dive, ready to begin the next phase of your adventure with a clear mind and an inspired spirit.

At Sea - Cruising

Alesund, Norway

Alesund is a testament to resilience and artistic vision, a town reborn from the ashes of a devastating 1904 fire. In a remarkably short period, it was rebuilt entirely in the Art Nouveau style, creating a unique architectural harmony that defines the city today. The port is compact and exceptionally walkable, making independent exploration both easy and rewarding. The primary pleasure here is simply to wander. Stroll along the Brosundet canal and through the town center, admiring the whimsical turrets, spires, and ornate facades that make every street a discovery. The atmosphere is calm and scenic, a place to be absorbed rather than rushed. For a deeper appreciation of the town's history, the Jugendstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Centre) provides fascinating context on this architectural movement.

The definitive Alesund experience is the ascent to the Aksla viewpoint. A climb of 418 steps from the town park leads to Fjellstua, where you are rewarded with one of Norway’s most photographed panoramas—a breathtaking view of the town spread across its islands, with the Sunnmøre Alps and the open sea beyond. It is well worth the effort. For those preferring a less strenuous route, a taxi or the small city train can also provide access to the summit.

While the town’s architecture is the main draw, the Atlantic Sea Park, a short bus or taxi ride away, is one of Northern Europe's finest aquariums and offers an excellent look at North Atlantic marine life. As the gateway to the magnificent Geirangerfjord, Alesund provides a perfect, culturally rich introduction to the dramatic landscapes of western Norway.

Olden, Norway

Olden is less a destination in itself and more a breathtaking gateway to some of Norway’s most dramatic natural landscapes. The tiny village, home to a few hundred people, sits quietly at the head of the Nordfjord, completely dwarfed by the immense, green-shouldered mountains that rise from the water's edge.

The primary draw here is the journey to the Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalsbreen), a spectacular arm of the vast Jostedalsbreen ice cap. The trip inland is an experience, culminating in a walk or a ride on an electric "troll car" to a viewpoint of the glacier's blue-tinged icefall, which tumbles down a rugged valley into a milky-green lake.

For a different, equally stunning perspective, the nearby Loen Skylift offers a thrilling ascent to the top of Mount Hoven. In just five minutes, you are transported over 3,300 feet for panoramic views of the fjord, mountains, and valleys—a truly unforgettable vista. Alternatively, a more serene excursion to the emerald waters of Lovatnet (Loen Lake) reveals a place of profound beauty and poignant history. While Olden itself offers little more than a few souvenir shops, its true value lies in providing direct access to the raw, powerful, and accessible beauty of the Norwegian wilderness.

Molde, Norway

Molde is a port where the surrounding landscape is the undeniable star. Known as the “City of Roses,” this small, pleasant town serves as your gateway to some of Norway’s most dramatic coastal scenery. The absolute must-do is the Varden viewpoint, a short drive from the port. From here, you’ll witness the legendary “Molde Panorama”—a staggering vista of 222 snow-dusted mountain peaks arrayed across the fjord. It’s a genuinely breathtaking sight that makes the stop worthwhile on its own.

For those seeking a world-class experience, Molde is the launching point for the Atlantic Ocean Road. This astonishing feat of engineering is a drive you will never forget, as the road leaps between islands via a series of spectacular bridges that curve and dip over the open sea. It’s one of the most beautiful drives on the planet and the premier excursion here. If you prefer to stay in town, the Romsdal Museum is an excellent open-air folk museum offering a walkable tour through the region’s architectural history. Molde is not a bustling city, but a peaceful base for experiencing raw, magnificent Norwegian nature.

Stavanger, Norway

Stavanger presents a compelling duality: a charming, walkable city core that also serves as the gateway to some of Norway’s most dramatic fjord landscapes. Your ship docks just steps from Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger), a beautifully preserved settlement of 18th-century white wooden houses lining cobblestone lanes. It’s one of the most picturesque and accessible old towns in the country. A short walk away, the vibrant Øvre Holmegate, known as the 'street of colors,' offers a lively contrast with its brightly painted buildings housing independent shops and cafes.

The city itself holds noteworthy attractions, including the Stavanger Cathedral, Norway’s best-preserved medieval cathedral, and the surprisingly engaging Norwegian Petroleum Museum, which chronicles the industry that shaped modern Norway.

However, the main draw for many is the legendary Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), a massive cliff with a flat top towering nearly 2,000 feet over the Lysefjord. It is essential to set realistic expectations for this excursion. Reaching the summit is not a casual walk; it is a strenuous, demanding 5-mile round-trip hike that takes 4-5 hours over steep, uneven terrain. This is a full-day commitment suitable only for physically fit individuals with proper hiking shoes. The reward is one of the most breathtaking views in the world. For those who prefer a less strenuous day or have limited mobility, a fjord cruise offers a fantastic alternative, providing spectacular views of Pulpit Rock from the water below. Stavanger excels by offering both a delightful urban experience and a launchpad for an unforgettable natural adventure.

Celebrity Eclipse

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Balcony Ultra Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (UV)
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Inside Prime Inside Stateroom (I1)
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