11. Beyond the Chart: How Visual Stories are Healing Healthcare

Send us Fan MailVisual narratives can impact healthcare by humanizing patient experiences and reconnecting clinical expertise with empathy.  Krystle Schofield reveals how by sharing her own journey from photographer to digital storyteller.Key Messages:Photography evolved from a creative passion to a therapeutic tool when Krystle's second child was diagnosed with a rare diseaseDocumentary family photography captures unposed, authentic moments in family life, preserving both joyful and challenging experiencesDigital storytelling workshops create supportive environments where participants gain agency over their personal narrativesTrauma-informed approaches ensure storytellers are emotionally ready and maintain control throughout the creative processStories can be shared in various healthcare settings including rounds, meetings, conferences, and educational platformsAuthentic, unpolished narratives create unique emotional connections in today's polished media landscapeVisual storytelling helps healthcare providers see beyond clinical data to understand the complete personConnect with Krystle:  WebsiteYouTubeInstagramLinkedInOther Links mentioned:Common Language Digital Storytelling Facilitator Training ProgramsListen to the podcast interview with Dr. Mike Lang Disrupting Death Digital StoriesDisrupting Death Research ProjectCannabis Harm Reduction Digital Storytelling ProjectThank you for listening!Do you have a question or a topic related to "capturing essence for care" that you would like discussed on the podcast?  Email:  [email protected] use the "Send us Fan Mail" link at the top of the Episode Description to text the show!Interested in learning more?  Check out my Etsy ShopVisit my YouTube channel or websiteIntro and outro music with thanks:  Upbeat and Sweet No Strings by Musictown Lisa brings over 25 years of experience working in healthcare settings with older adults. The perspectives shared on this podcast are her own and do not represent the views of any past or current employer. Patient/resident stories are shared only with explicit permission or as anonymized composites for educational purposes.