They Have a Story
In this perspective piece, Emilly Marshall reflects on lessons learned from the early weeks of her very first clinical rotation. Her narrative, “They Have a Story” reminds us with a sincere vulnerability and honesty to pause – and remember – that we all “have a story,” if we only listen.
Embracing Brokenness
In this editorial, Dr. Sarah Blanton explores the rich collection of poetry, perspectives, media reviews, and visual arts offered in the Summer 2015 issue of JHR and reminds readers that “seeking wholeness means sharing our brokenness and our humanness together in common dialogue.”
Wit — A Film Review, Analysis and Interview with Playwright Margaret Edson
In this compelling film review by S.A. Larson, she explores the masterful writing of award-winning playwright Margaret Edson in her Pulitzer Prize masterpiece, Wit. Included in this review is an interview with Margaret Edson in which she communicates her passionate belief that by incorporating theatre and playwriting into rehabilitation education, students can grow as clinicians, learn to confront their own mistakes and gain a deeper understanding of their patients and themselves.
Poem: Ode to a Stroke, or A Life Altered
It is important to explore the valuable information from patient poems and a potent example of this insight is evident in Mr. Dick Taylor’s poignant reflection on his experience of suffering a stroke. Certainly no standardized outcome measure could reveal the depths of his emotions like the words of his poem, which allow us an intimate view into his true struggles.
Introduction to the Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation
For the inaugural issue of the Journal of Humanities in Rehabilition, Dr. Sarah Blanton reflects on the mission and vision of JHR while detailing the articles featured in this inaugural issue.
Invitation from the Humanities: Learning from Voices Outside of Sciences
Dr. Ruth Purtilo shares her endorsement of the timely and critical role of a humanities journal effectively propels us forward with a sense of confidence in our purpose. Dr. Purtilo, with her wise and long-held leadership in physical therapy, so eloquently notes: “[s]pringing from our beginnings of ‘setting rehab goals’ for the other, what has sprouted is the realization that our success ultimately depends on engaging a deeply human involvement with the other” and the humanities provide guidance to cultivate that connection.
Embodied Narrative: Living Out Our Lives
For this inaugural issue, we are very humbled and honored to have Dr. Rita Charon share her perspectives on the importance of humanities in rehabilitation sciences. Dr. Charon, who has pioneered the study of narrative medicine, generously provides an interdisciplinary perspective that powerfully underscores the concept that humanities are “[f]ull partners in the restoration of health.”
The Anatomy Studies of Thomas Eakins
The Historical Perspectives in Art section provides an introduction to a classic artist (painter, sculpture or photographer) whose work may reflect a study of human body and movement, confrontation with disease or other aspects of the human condition. For our first example, we chose one of the most influential artists in American history, Thomas Eakins. A realist painter, photographer, sculptor and fine arts educator, he is known for his in-depth study of the body in motion.
Reflections on Writing Patient Poets: Illness from Inside Out
Dr. Marilyn McEntyre further expands on the impact of poetry for patients in her book, “Patient Poets: Illness from the Inside Out.” She gently encourages us to explore the valuable information we can learn from patient poems not gleaned from our typical clinical evaluation.
Perspective: Lessons Learned on Teaching Narrative
doi: 10.18737/0607711234 AMA Citation: Greenfield BH. Perspective: Lessons Learned on Teaching Narrative. J Hum Rehabil. 2015; Inaugural Issue. doi:10.18737/0607711234 Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents For the past several years, we have been teaching physical therapist students at Emory University to write narratives with the goal of fostering reflection and reflexivity during their clinical […]