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The power of listening in times of grief
Grieving can be a deeply isolating experience, often leaving individuals feeling unheard or misunderstood. In these moments, listening becomes a powerful way to offer solace and connection. But listening is…
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Trauma doesn’t follow a linear narrative
Trauma changed how I use and understand language. In 2015, I gave a TED talk about my mother. Her psychiatric issues had a profound impact on my life. After my…
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Narrative Knowledge
If we wish to know about a man, we ask what is his story, his real, inmost story. – Oliver Sacks, MD. Narrative knowledge is what one uses to understand the…
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A Wordless Connection
As I walked into the living room of the care facility, I saw many residents enjoying their morning coffee. I went to the ground floor where an 86-year-old woman, who…
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Monday morning session in a conversation with Danielle Ofri
We couldn’t be more excited! Irene and I, we are kicking’ off our first Narrative Healthcare Network Meetup on the 10th of April 2017 together with Danielle Ofri MD. Danielle…
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Het belang van verhalen in de gezondheidszorg
Een recente studie in Denemarken onder borstkankerpatienten gaat in op de de belangrijke rol van luisteren naar de narratives van mensen om hen daarmee te helpen om te kunnen gaan met…