The Storytelling Project
Short stories co-created with patients, caregivers, and staff on the palliative care unit at Bruyère, crafted by professional storyteller Kim Kilpatrick.
Humans are natural storytellers. We make sense of ourselves, our experiences, and the world through stories. With funding from the Bruyère Academic Medical Organization, our team evaluated whether storytelling could work as part of emotional and psychological care for palliative patients and families.
Project Introduction
“Hello, my name is Kim Kilpatrick. I am the storyteller who collected these stories on the palliative care unit. I crafted them after talking to patients, caregivers, and staff. I hope that you enjoy these stories.”
Listen to the Stories
An Adventurous Life Remembered
His Childhood Neighborhood
Best Friends
Filled With Memories
The Advocate
Husband's Love and Support
How Times Have Changed
In a Better Place
Intertwined Stories
Second Career
Mentally Agile
Moving Towards Peace
Old Unit; New Unit
Proud of his Work
Rabbit Hole
Safe and Saved
Till Death do us Part
Two Strong Women
What if you Couldn't
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