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Jessie Hammersmith's avatar

I am part of a group (more so a MOVEMENT) called Narrative Medicine. This is resonant of the NM concepts: using reflective writing and the personal narrative to connect, heal, and thrive. Sharing one's story, feeling witnessed and being a witness, is MEDICINAL.

Thank you for this beautiful offering, I'll be sharing it with my NM colleagues 💜

Take good care,

Jessie

Cori's avatar

Very interested in Narrative Medicine. How do I find out more?

Jessie Hammersmith's avatar

Here's a great start! There's also a website with 30- and 60-Minute Mental Makeovers. Enjoy!

Zarine Jacob's avatar

A friend recommended NM at https://www.mhe.cuimc.columbia.edu/narrative-medicine/our-public-programming/narrative-medicine-virtual-group-sessions and I attended some wonderful sessions. The methodology unlocked something inside that showed up in powerful dreams and tender experiences in the months after my husband died.

Rev Jan's avatar

Simply google narrative medicine and you’ll find several helpful resources/ info on narrative medicine courses, certificates, degrees.

letters of healing's avatar

I’m so curious about narrative medicine ! Wondering if you could let me know more ?

Jen Miller's avatar

This couldn’t be more timely. Our 11-year-old daughter’s best friend is recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. I’ve been looking for a bit of community to guide me as I help her navigate the unthinkable. This will be a grounding place to start. Thank you.

Kathy Hobart's avatar

I feel your pain. My daughter lost her baby (5 months pregnant). Like you, I am trying to find the hope/joy in navigating this time in my/our lives. I’ve listened to session 1 on the Hope Portal. Each time, I find a nugget of wisdom to ponder. And again, how do I help my daughter navigate this traumatic experience?

Eileen Laurie's avatar

I wish your courage. I cannot

even begin to imagine what you are going through

Jen Miller's avatar

Thank you Eileen ❤️‍🩹

ZubinNur's avatar

Blessings to you all for doing (offering) this. All Praise, All Gratitude,

Mary Louise  Peters's avatar

Thank you for this generous gift. Hope is growing here.🌱

Kat Miller's avatar

Thank you for caring so deeply for all of us, not just the us that listen, claps in an audience and reads you, the all of us, all of us!

Ellen Cosgrove's avatar

This looks like the exact something I've been needing for a while.

Chris's avatar

Wow, thank you! Sharing this hopeful and hope filled project.

Dana Cooperson's avatar

Thank you. May the hope we plant in our hearts flower in the world and make it a more beautiful place 🌻

Elena Brower's avatar

delightful - thank you for this generous gift of muscular, wise hope.

Ann Carol Mann's avatar

Thank you for this gift!

Berna's avatar

A radiant gift, and one that deserves a slow intentionality toward its practice.

Chloe Carlson's avatar

Wow. What a lovely gift! Thank you so much for offering such a generous, empowering, hopeful treasure trove. Looking forward to exploring! ♥️

Deda Nelson's avatar

Krista, thank you for this thoughtful way to guide us with Hope to heal. My hands work best on the keyboard. Very shaky now at my age. Is there a way I can type directly on to the journal with my computer keyboard? I hope so.

Lizz Harris's avatar

Wonderful!! So needed & appreciated. Some friends & I are doing a stitching of words, sentences of values, strength & hope to be shared with the community in a gallery at some point. This writing of hope will inspire and soothe, most needed & appreciated….

Judith Macnamara's avatar

I thank you for as a senior I do not know any other time in our country when we need hope.

Stephanie Millias Lopez's avatar

Yes. I agree. And alchemy happens when we are thoughtful together. 💜

Juanita's avatar

Hope is my word for the year. Something I'm actively looking for. Thank you so much for this beautiful gift!