Overview 

Healthcare professionals face stress and challenges in their daily work and often lack the space and time to voice their experiences, connect with colleagues and/or themselves to find meaning in their work. This activity is designed to provide an opportunity for all those who deliver healthcare to learn and practice narrative skills through writing, reflection, observation and listening. It will help participants build empathy, self-awareness and connection with colleagues – and improve delivery of humanistic care. The conference will include a keynote address followed by break-out sessions involving reflective writing, art observation, poetry reading and close listening as forms of expression.