Journal of Applied Hermeneutics (Mar 2022)

Emerging Horizons, Part One. Amanda's Story: Wound Care

  • Dr. Michael J Lang,
  • Dr. Catherine M Laing

DOI
https://doi.org/10.11575/jah.v2022i2022.74856
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2022, no. 2022

Abstract

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This first installment of the Emerging Horizons series explores Amanda’s digital storytelling (DST) experience (please see the introductory editorial to the series, Crafting Meaning, Cultivating Understanding, to access the film). Although attenuated, Amanda’s involvement in the film provides valuable insight into important safeguards that should be in place when using DST in healthcare settings. Using the metaphor of broken bones and open wounds, this interpretive article highlights the importance of recognizing chaos narratives and unstoried emotions in the early stages of the DST process. It concludes with three practical “wound care” measures that can help safeguard participant wellbeing as they find, tell, craft, and share their digital story.