Dr. Leilani Sharpe
The Toy Toolkit: Mild Distractions
I always try to keep a few toys around that people can play with while still trying to have a conversation. Some people call them...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 24, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: The History
The most important part of meeting a new psychiatrist is making sure that your story is understood. Why are you coming to a physician,...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 21, 20211 min read
I really love this quote
I really love this quote. I first saw it in a hospital conference room, and this picture has been on my phone ever since. I love it...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Let’s Meet in Person: The Challenge of the Camera Window
I previously posted about how I prefer to work with patients in-person. That’s still my preference, even now when meeting with someone in...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 19, 20212 min read
Meeting A New Psychiatrist: “Why So Much Paperwork?"
The first time I drafted this post, I wrote "After some legally required paperwork..." And then I realized I needed to pause. Because...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Dollhouses
Like dolls, dollhouses give me a way to see how kids think of homes or even daily routines. A good dollhouse is pretty generic. I like...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
A New Series: Meeting a New Psychiatrist
I thought it might be helpful to have posts about what to expect when working with psychiatrists. There is so much myth and...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Moving to 1750
Isn’t moving humbling? Moving is a fundamental change, and change can bring opportunity. Sometimes it feels like the start of an exciting...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Dolls
Honestly, I used to find dolls really creepy! They never quite look like a kid, a teen, or an adult. I just didn't get them. But over...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
In-Person is Important
This physician would like to see you in-person, whenever possible. There is so much more to an effective psychiatric appointment than...
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