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Life biographies and end-of-life narratives

Life biographies and end-of-life narratives. Dr. Celia Hynes, Director of Adult Nursing, University of Salford Dr. Alun Jones Adult Psychotherapist Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Visiting Professor University of Chester. Objectives of the Workshop.

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Life biographies and end-of-life narratives

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  1. Life biographies and end-of-life narratives Dr. Celia Hynes, Director of Adult Nursing, University of Salford Dr. Alun Jones Adult Psychotherapist Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Visiting Professor University of Chester

  2. Objectives of the Workshop • Consider the meaning of narrative and how they differ from stories • Review two real-life accounts • Identify a framework within which narrative analysis can take place

  3. Structure of the workshop • Work together – think over the importance of narrative. Gather thoughts from the group • Consider two case studies and ask you what you see within these stories • Feedback with wider discussion

  4. Underpinning theory • Is there a differencebetween a narrative and a story? • What do you think? • How might either be therapeutic?

  5. Underpinning theory • Storytelling is deeply rooted in the core of human beings • Patients are key storytellers. • Healthcare professionals listening with empathy and compassion, help create a new script • Elements of overcoming and transcendence change the course of the story

  6. Definition • Narrative - used interchangeably with story- a sequential order, connecting events in a meaningful way • Based on time, stories are recollections of events with an identifiable plot, having a beginning, middle and end

  7. Therapeutic change • Help the person tell a story concerning his or herlife • Listen closely to language and contexts • Do not ask for certainty but allow for ambiguity • Help to construct new stories

  8. Another definition Narrativeis a flow of events connected to atheme Storyis the conscious ordering of these events to elicitmeaning

  9. Two case studies Group work – 20 minutes with feedback Read the story/narrative and consider: • Have you heard similar stories in your practice? • Is there anything in this story that would cause you to spend further time with your patient?

  10. Uses in practice • Clinical supervision • Carer support • Patient comfort

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