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Transcript of Touch Tomorrow The Healing Power of Stories Judith Kolva, Ph.D. Founder/CEO Memoir Shoppe.
Touch Tomorrow
The Healing Power of StoriesJudith Kolva, Ph.D.
Founder/CEOMemoir Shoppe
“Tell me a story.”
Four of theMOST POWERFUL WORDS
in any language
In the Beginning
Mesolithic Period in Mesopotamia
1200 BC Homer’s epics700 BC Greek transcriptions
Innate Need Parables
Myths Fables Proverbs Fairy Tales Tall Tales Ghost Stories
Stories Define our Humanity
Palliative Care
Address emotional and social needs
Address spiritual needsProvide support for family,
friends & caregiversTreat distressing physical symptoms including
pain, nausea, breathlessness, insomniaAddress practical needs such as transportation
and financial concerns
Emotional & Social Needs
Please
HEARMe
Spiritual Needs
Meaningin Life
Support for family, friends &
caregiversLeave
aLegacy
ExampleWe Remember DonnaTo be embedded
ExampleJuan y la LeukemiaUnna historian realTo be embedded
ExampleThe Golden TouchTo be embedded
Example Solly’s bookTo be embedded
AVOIDThe
Someday ListSyndrome
NowWhat?
To Do List Engage the physician and other team
members Talk with your familiesPrepare a specific care plan, including
who is going to do what, when & howAfter you have a commitment, talk with
your children. They will be very excited.
Guaranteed.
Resources
Remember When?A Memory Workout