Providers:

The Narrative Playbook: Read pages 98-107. Writing prompts:

What challenges have you experienced helping patients process news of a serious diagnosis? What advice might you have for others who are at the start of their careers in this regard? Write about the fears you may have or grief you may have dealt with in response to death and the loss of your patients.

Patients:

The Narrative Playbook: Read pages 49-53

Writing prompts:

In what ways do you feel isolated from others as a result of your medical condition? Are there any films or stories you know of or can find that feature a character or characters dealing with health challenges similar to yours that you can relate to or that inspire you?

Caregivers:
The Narrative Playbook: Read pages 69-78.

Writing prompts:

How has your life changed since the diagnosis of your loved one? How has your relationship with your loved one changed during this time of your caregiving? What are some of your greatest challenges in your role as caregiver? What kinds of things do you do (can you do more of) to take care of yourself?