Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Glen Aylward

  • The Siege

    Glen P. Aylward Springfield, Illinois, United States The Siege reflects the battle society is currently waging against a formidable adversary—COVID-19. The colors indicate fear and frustration, but also hope. Front-line medical personnel wearing PPE are depicted in the background. The painting is acrylic on canvas. GLEN P. AYLWARD, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics…

  • The therapist

    Glen AylwardSpringfield, Illinois, United States Poet’s statement This poem addresses the burden placed on therapists who are exposed to the emotions and experiences of their patients on a daily basis and how these factors have a long-lasting, cumulative impact on the therapist’s own emotional well-being. The therapistA thin film of depression,gray. Bold slash of anger,seems…