Digital Storytelling Case Studies
Bringing Patient Voices to Life at Medical Conferences
Bringing Patient Voices to LifeWhen the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society (PCICS) conference opened its virtual doors last year, one of the most resonant themes wasn’t a new device or a drug trial—it was the power of storytelling. Kristy Wolfe, storyteller,...
Digital Storytelling in New Training Models with Kristy Wolfe Stories
Impactful family engagement training CanChild, a research centre at McMaster University, focuses on childhood-onset disability research and family-centred care. Andrea Cross co-leads the Family Engagement Research Training Program, emphasizing collaboration and mutual...
How Heart Beats Children’s Society Used Digital Storytelling to Increase Impact with Kristy Wolfe Stories
How Heart Beats Children's Society Used Digital Storytelling to Increase Impact with Kristy Wolfe StoriesKristina McGuire is a healthcare provider, Congenital Heart Disease parent, and digital story creator. She has volunteered with Heart Beats Children’s Society of...
A Digital Storytelling Case Study with Rocky Mountain Adaptive
A Digital Storytelling Case Study with Rocky Mountain AdaptiveRemoving Barriers Transforms Lives & Creates Lasting Legacy Before creating its digital stories, Rocky Mountain Adaptive was seeking a powerful tool in stakeholder communications and advocacy. Creating...
Digital Storytelling Blogs
Leading Through Stories: The Role of Personal Stories in Research
Leading Through Stories: The Role of Personal Stories in ResearchIn the latest episode of the Co-Created podcast, we delve into the transformative power of digital storytelling in maternal and pediatric research. Featuring special guest Sara Pot, a parent partner with...
Leading Through Stories: Storytelling in Congenital Heart Disease Care
Leading Through Stories: Storytelling in Congenital Heart Disease CareIn a world where healthcare often seems impersonal and daunting, the art of storytelling emerges as a powerful means to bridge the gap between patients and providers, offering a sense of humanity...
Leading Through Stories: Donuts and Digital Narratives in Mental Health
Leading Through Stories: Donuts and Digital Narratives in Mental HealthIn a world that is increasingly connected yet paradoxically isolating, the need for genuine stories and voices of hope has never been greater. Our latest podcast episode delves into the life of...
Leading Through Stories: When Your World Stops
Leading Through Stories: When Your World StopsDigital storytelling is a powerful tool in the realm of health and wellness. It allows individuals to capture and share their experiences in a deeply emotional and engaging way. This was the focus of our recent podcast...
Five Reasons Why You Need a Digital Storytelling Facilitator
Five Reasons Why You Need a Digital Storytelling FacilitatorWhen was the last time you told someone a story? Have you heard a story that impacted you in a profound way? We have all had amazing experiences that have changed our lives. Sometimes telling stories about...
Family Centred Care
Family Centred CareIn December, I shared a little about my experience as a parent representative at the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society’s Annual Meeting in Miami. As anyone who has been a patient advocate at a medical conference knows there were many great...
Guest Blog: Rett Syndrome Awareness
Guest Blog: Rett Syndrome AwarenessIn honour of Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, my good friend and fellow medical mom, Melanie Birch has written a guest blog. Last spring, our family spent four weeks helping teach our daughter, Ella, how to ski. Her instructors were...
The Big Reveal – The Journey of a First-Time Storyteller (Part 3)
The Big Reveal – The Journey of a First-Time Storyteller (Part 3)Since posting Part 1 and Part 2 of The Journey of a First-Time Storyteller on my blog, I’ve had several conversations with people who want to learn more about digital storytelling. Much like Tina...
A Story Comes to Light: The Journey of a First-Time Storyteller (Part 2)
A Story Comes to Light: The Journey of a First-Time Storyteller (Part 2)After meeting and really connecting at a recent event, Tina Antrobus, and I agreed to co-create her digital story. If you missed it, watch our first interview in part 1 of this blog. In it we...
Holding Space and Holding Hearts: The Journey of a First-Time Storyteller (Part 1)
Holding Space and Holding Hearts: The Journey of a First-Time Storyteller (Part 1)Storytelling is how we connect as humans. It’s how we share information with one another, and it crosses all boundaries: cultural, generational, and traditional. Digital storytelling is...
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Digital Storytelling Facilitation
Do you need help in raising awareness and finding a compelling way to reach your audience? Digital storytelling can do this. Kristy can help you create captivating digital stories that lead to unforgettable conversations with your community.