When Tracie LaNier, a social worker in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Advocate Health, lost her brother, Clayton Henderson, 64, in an unexpected death earlier this year, support came from a source she hadn’t anticipated: the members of the hospital system’s Narrative Medicine program team.
Amanda Mordavsky Caleb: Championing Medical Humanities for Health Equity
“The humanities should constitute the core of any university worth the name.” – Terry Eagleton
In this Mindworks in Conversation, Jerome Deroy, CEO of Narrativ, shares how storytelling helps organizations connect mission to action, strengthen teams, and enhance professional communication.
How can narrative medicine and Conversations Inviting Change (CIC) transform patient care? In this insightful discussion, Corina Breukel, an osteopath and accredited CIC trainer based in the UK, explores how these complementary approaches enhance both clinician and patient experiences.
Listen to an inspiring conversation with Shari Foos, founder of The Narrative Method, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering open, judgment-free dialogue.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on a force that drives meaningful change in the world—love. Whether in social work, education, medicine, public health, or other social justice spaces, love shows up in the way we listen, connect, and honor each other’s narratives.
Watch our fascinating conversation with Dr. John Launer, a doctor, educator, and award-winning writer, as he explores the transformative power of narrative-based practices in healthcare.
At the intersection of art, science, and storytelling, SciToons is transforming how we understand complex topics. Founded by Dr. Oludurotimi Adetunji at Brown University, this innovative program combines animation and narrative to make science accessible, engaging, and deeply human.
A writer and editor, Alexis Rehrmann has dedicated her professional and personal life to exploring the profound connection between storytelling and healing. From her compelling profiles of homeless parents seeking shelter for their families in The New York Times, to her beginnings in theater and her unwavering support and devotion as she stood with her family during her mother’s end of life, Rehrmann’s work reflects a deep commitment to stories as the windows to healing the body and the human spirit.
Through storytelling, Providence College health science students are transforming their personal experiences into powerful lessons for a more empathetic approach to medicine.
