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NEURO MAP™ Assessment for Healthcare Professionals

NEURO MAP™ is a reflective emotional-intelligence and neuroscience-informed self-assessment for physicians, nurses, surgeons, and healthcare leaders.
It helps you notice your current emotional load, your protective patterns, and where your next small shift might be.

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This tool is reflective, not diagnostic, and does not replace medical or mental health care.

NEURO MAP™ Assessment for Healthcare Professionals

Emotional intelligence + nervous system insight for real-world medicine.

Mary Printz Consulting

How it works

For each statement below, rate how true it feels for you lately.

Scale: 1 = Not at all true    2 = Slightly true    3 = Somewhat true    4 = Mostly true    5 = Very true

Section A: Current Strain & Capacity

Q1 I feel emotionally drained at the end of most workdays.
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Q2 Even small setbacks at work feel bigger than they should.
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Q3 It’s hard for me to mentally “switch off” after a shift or clinic day.
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Q4 I feel I have to handle things myself or they won’t be done properly.
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Q5 I have regular time in my week that genuinely restores me.
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Q6 I still feel connected to meaning and purpose in my work.
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Q7 I can talk openly about mistakes or near-misses with a trusted colleague.
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Q8 I often feel like I’m on autopilot, moving from patient to patient without landing in my own body.
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Section B: NEURO Patterns (Protective Strategies)

These items explore your protective patterns, how your nervous system and personality have learned to keep you safe and effective.

Protector Pattern

Q9 I avoid difficult conversations because I don’t want to upset others.
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Q10 I take on extra tasks so others won’t feel pressured or overloaded.
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Driver Pattern

Q11 I feel guilty when I’m not being productive.
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Q12 I routinely sacrifice my own rest to keep things moving.
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Healer Pattern

Q13 I carry my patients’ emotional stories long after my shift ends.
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Q14 It’s difficult to say no when someone is distressed, even when I’m at my limit.
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Achiever Pattern

Q15 I judge myself harshly if I’m not performing at a high standard.
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Q16 Positive feedback fades quickly; I move on fast to the next problem.
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Stabilizer Pattern

Q17 Workflow or leadership changes leave me tense or unsettled.
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Q18 I prefer predictable routines over uncertain new approaches.
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Visionary Pattern

Q19 I get frustrated by systems that block innovation or better care.
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Q20 I have ideas for improvement but limited time or energy to act on them..
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What to do with your responses

After completing the questions, you can reflect on:

  • How high your overall strain feels right now.

  • Which NEURO MAP™ patterns (Protector, Driver, Healer, Achiever, Stabilizer, Visionary) feel most like you.

  • Where your nervous system might be working hard to keep you safe, even as you’re trying to grow.

For a deeper debrief or tailored support, clinicians often review their NEURO MAP™ profile with a coach, physician wellness lead, or trusted peer.

NEURO MAP™ is a reflective tool, not a diagnosis. It does not replace medical care, mental health treatment, or your organization’s duty-of-care. If you are concerned about your health or safety, please reach out to appropriate professional support.

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Tel: 1-403-866-3806

Email: mary@maryprintz.com

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