Posts by Gael Gilliland
How to Connect To Your Audience Through Shared Experiences Like Grief
Have you ever found yourself in a position where you knew you had something to say about a topic (like grief?), but the topic was so raw and so vulnerable you couldn’t wrap your head around how to say it well? Troy Sandidge, of Find Troy, recently found himself in that type of situation. Troy…
Read MoreWhat landmark (man-made or natural) do you want to see before it’s gone?
Do you ever think about the places or landmarks you wish you could visit? Maybe you know you want to travel, but you can’t settle on where to go. This conversation might help you decide where you want to go. It may give you the push you need to get going and get there. When…
Read MoreHow to embrace joy in your End of Life Celebration
Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Christina Andreola of New Narrative Memorials. Christina is an event planner for memorials, celebrations of Life, funerals and any other event that commemorates an end-of-life event. She is driven and passionate about creating experiences for families and loved ones of those who have passed away. She works…
Read More5 Minute Storytelling – Wanderlust & Travel
This 5-minute storytelling moment takes us to faraway places and warm memories. Reminisce with your residents’ wanderlust years and go with them to their most beloved place on Earth. This practice in storytelling will enhance their day and hopefully help other memories surface. For the full 5 Minute Storytelling Set and others like it, fill…
Read MoreIntergenerational Projects: How They Can Help Young & Old Participants
When we decide to work as a family and include all generations in intergenerational storytelling projects we give each generation the opportunity to learn, to share their experience, to share their perspective, and create a more fuller picture of what the experience and the family history is like. Each generation has an opportunity to share…
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