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