To read more of Usha Lee McFarling's article, please click here, Cherokee Nation medical school graduates its first class | STAT . Image source: OSU Center for Health Sciences/Matt Barnard There are so few Indigenous physicians in the United States — just 0.3% of doctors — that their numbers barely show up in charts and graphs depicting the diversity of the medical workforce. The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, s tarted in 2020 , is an effort...

Shame is common to the human condition but ACEs heighten shame in many harmful ways. Denying shame prevents us from healing it. The solution lies in bringing shame out into the light of day and making it an ally.

Although the challenges can be greater for survivors of ACEs, developing emotional intelligence is vital for successful, satisfying living. Emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness and understanding eight key principles.