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1029_ PAFMG_HWB Retreat- The Heart of Healing: The Power of Connection_Live

Berkley, CA US
October 16, 2026 to October 18, 2026

Description: 

The theme of the 2026 PAFMG Health & Wellbeing Retreat is "The Heart of Healing: The Power of Connection." This year's retreat is designed to strengthen connection, well-being, and resilience among our clinicians through inspiring wellness-focused topics, interactive learning sessions, and meaningful discussions. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of wellness activities, fitness experiences, and social events that encourage relationship-building and community. Together with colleagues, guests, and family members, participants will be able to connect, recharge, and celebrate the importance of supportive, healthy relationships both personally and professionally.

Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:

Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Cultural or Linguistic Considerations/ Implicit Bias

  • Christiansen, J., Pedersen, S. S., Andersen, C. M., Qualter, P., Lund, R., & Lasgaard, M. (2023). Loneliness, social isolation, and healthcare utilization in the general population. Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association, 42(2), 63–72. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0001247
  • Gopal, D. P., Chetty, U., O'Donnell, P., Gajria, C., & Blackadder-Weinstein, J. (2021). Implicit bias in healthcare: clinical practice, research and decision making. Future healthcare journal, 8(1), 40–48. https://doi.org/10.7861/fhj.2020-0233

Target Audience

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Social Workers

Other Healthcare Professionals 

Learning Objectives

Upon Completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:

These are aligned to the style and specificity of the objectives you've already drafted:

Jessie Mahoney, MD – The School of Unlearning: Unexpected Solutions to Help You Rediscover Passion, Purpose, and Peace Amidst the Chaos of Medicine Today

  1. Recognize unhelpful thought patterns and elements of the hidden curriculum of medical training that contribute to stress, burnout, and diminished well-being.

  2. Describe the role of self-compassion, physiologic mindfulness, and intentional practice in supporting sustainable and heart-centered medical practice.

  3. Apply strategies for unlearning outdated beliefs and habits that may interfere with resilience, purpose, and professional fulfillment.

  4. Develop an individualized approach to course-correcting behaviors and decision-making using mindfulness, reflection, and values-based practices.

Steve Lai, MD – Meditation Skeptic to Believer

  1. Describe the evidence and neuroplasticity research supporting mindfulness and meditation practices.

  2. Recognize the impact of distraction, compassion fatigue, and stress on clinician well-being.

  3. Practice three meditation techniques that can be integrated into daily clinical and personal routines.

  4. Apply mindfulness strategies to support resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being.

Ennis Olson, MBA, AuDHD – Communication for Connection

  1. Describe the Double Empathy Problem and its impact on communication across neurotypes.

  2. Recognize strengths and communication preferences commonly associated with neurodivergence.

  3. Identify factors that contribute to sensory overload, burnout, and workplace stress.

  4. Apply practical communication and conflict-resolution strategies to foster neuro-inclusive and psychologically safe environments.

Anna Harbison, MD – Lightening the Mental Load and Connecting at Home

  1. Define the core tenets of Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and explain how professional clinical demands compound with domestic “invisible labor” to accelerate physician burnout.

  2. Analyze the gendered and systemic disparities in household planning, cognitive forecasting, and domestic logistics.

  3. Formulate and execute practical, high-yield generative AI prompts to delegate administrative family logistics.

  4. Utilize AI-assisted cognitive unloading strategies to mitigate personal decision fatigue and restore emotional capacity for relational presence and connection.

Ekua Walker, NP & Minal Doshi, LCSW – Seeing Through Their Eyes: Building Connection Through Empathy, Development, and Mindful Parenting

  1. Describe child behavior through a developmental framework.

  2. Apply strategies for attunement, co-regulation, and mindful presence when responding to children.

  3. Utilize empathy-based approaches that prioritize connection over correction.

  4. Identify practical techniques to enhance parent-child relationships while supporting personal well-being and self-compassion.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Physician Credit 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 4.25 Non-Physician Participation Credit

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.25 Non-Physician Participation Credit. Non-Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

     

  • 4.25 ANCC

    Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.25 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 4.25 ASWB-ACE

    Social Work Credit 

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Sutter Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 4.25 continuing education credits.

     

  • 4.25 CA BRN

    Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
    This activity is approved for 4.25 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.25 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

     

Course opens: 
10/16/2026
Course expires: 
11/18/2026
Event starts: 
10/16/2026 - 7:00pm PDT
Event ends: 
10/18/2026 - 5:00pm PDT
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Credit Allocation

SessionMinutes Awarded
Jessie Mahoney, MD75
Steve Lai, MD60
Ennis Olson, MBA, AuDHD60
Anna Harbison, MD45
Ekua Walker, NP / Minal Doshi, LCSW15
Total255 minutes 

 

Anna Harbison's Session

Content Excluded (15 Minutes)

The following portions of the session were determined to be primarily focused on personal household management and family logistics rather than professional practice improvement:

  • Meal and grocery planning examples
  • School and event calendar management
  • Family task organization
  • Household checklist development
  • AI-assisted domestic planning exercises

 

Awarding 15 Minutes to Ekua Walker, NP / Minal Doshi, LCSW

Credited Content (15 Minutes)

The following content supports physician professional development and clinician well-being:

  • Understanding behavior through a developmental framework
  • Empathy and attunement skills
  • Co-regulation principles
  • Mindful presence
  • Self-compassion strategies
  • Reflection on relationship-centered communication

Content Excluded

The following content was excluded from CME credit calculations:

  • Parenting-specific instruction
  • Child-rearing strategies
  • Family relationship guidance
  • Parenting scenarios and discussions
  • Home-life application exercises

These elements are considered personal enrichment activities and are not sufficiently linked to professional practice, physician competence, or healthcare delivery to qualify for CME credit.

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Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest

No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.   

– Provider Designee/Verification:  Fozia Ferozali, Ed.D.

Planner(s)

Jessica Ngan, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Minal Doshi, LCSW

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Anna Harbison, MD, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Steve Lai, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jessie Mahoney, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Dennis Olson, MBA, UC Berkeley Haas

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

John Paro, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Renee Rodriguez, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ekua Walker, CPNP MA RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health 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 Statement

Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, 4.25 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses, and 4.25 approved continuing education hours for social workers. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: Non-Physician Participation Credit (AKA - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™) Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

Available Credit

  • 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Physician Credit 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 4.25 Non-Physician Participation Credit

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.25 Non-Physician Participation Credit. Non-Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

     

  • 4.25 ANCC

    Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.25 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 4.25 ASWB-ACE

    Social Work Credit 

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Sutter Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 4.25 continuing education credits.

     

  • 4.25 CA BRN

    Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
    This activity is approved for 4.25 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.25 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

     

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