Michael Wilson

Storytelling Research Methods establishes the methods, subject matter, tonal qualities, and philosophical underpinnings of Storytelling Research, while distinguishing it from its close relatives in Narrative Research, Narrative Inquiry, Performance Research, Autoethnography, and Qualitative Methods. The book includes philosophical discussion of Storytelling Research alongside practical advice on how to conduct storytelling research and international case studies from storytellers, scholars, and thinkers from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America examining how storytelling methods have been used in practice. The distinctive emphasis in Storytelling Research is on the telling of stories—that is, on the vibrant moments in which stories are summoned into the psycho-cultural space between individuals and groups. The creation, documentation, and analysis of such moments are tasks of activism as well as pure research—their intention is to bring the world to a renewed condition, while advancing our understanding of such artful interactions. The book traces the interdisciplinary genealogies of storytelling research in Folklore, Performance Studies, Theatre, Communication Studies, Literature, Socio-linguistics, Sociology, History, and other contemporary lenses, while making the case for Storytelling as its own uniquely-rooted formation. It establishes holistic connections between storytelling as performing art and storytelling as a tool for generating data and social change The book will be useful as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Storytelling, as well as those who wish to expand their understanding of qualitative methods across the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Storytelling Research Methods establishes the methods, subject matter, tonal qualities, and philosophical underpinnings of Storytelling Research, while distinguishing it from its close relatives in Narrative Research, Narrative Inquiry, Performance Research, Autoethnography, and Qualitative Methods. The book includes philosophical discussion of Storytelling Research alongside practical advice on how to conduct storytelling research and international case studies from storytellers, scholars, and thinkers from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America examining how storytelling methods have been used in practice. The distinctive emphasis in Storytelling Research is on the telling of stories—that is, on the vibrant moments in which stories are summoned into the psycho-cultural space between individuals and groups. The creation, documentation, and analysis of such moments are tasks of activism as well as pure research—their intention is to bring the world to a renewed condition, while advancing our understanding of such artful interactions. The book traces the interdisciplinary genealogies of storytelling research in Folklore, Performance Studies, Theatre, Communication Studies, Literature, Socio-linguistics, Sociology, History, and other contemporary lenses, while making the case for Storytelling as its own uniquely-rooted formation. It establishes holistic connections between storytelling as performing art and storytelling as a tool for generating data and social change The book will be useful as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Storytelling, as well as those who wish to expand their understanding of qualitative methods across the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

An anthology of weekly contemplations and practices for spirituality through the lens of psychology, inspired by the culture and mythology of the Celts in Britain and Ireland and their connection with nature. This functional and thought provoking book illustrates how Celtic tales of the Otherworld offer exciting openings for understanding, including dreams, non-ordinary states of consciousness, content of the deep imagination, and a bigger Mystery of life. Celtic myths and legends are alive with metaphor and symbolism, which is often thought to be the language of the deep imagination and is so vital to a soulful path. The dreamlike quality of myth and legend, where the boundary between fact and poetic imagination is misty, allows us to engage with them symbolically to promote insights for daily living. Bringing psychology alongside the Celts in this way allows for a conversation on spirituality where psychology sometimes leads and, at other times, where Celtic voices illustrate poignant truths for a path travelled in depth. Following the Celtic year, the book consists of eight parts, with six or seven weeks per part, throughout the year, providing a balance of reflection on core themes and practices, beginning with a festival. Each week offers tales and folklore from Celtic mythology, followed by a suggested practice of meditation and contemplation, allowing readers to reflect on their corresponding themes in their own lives. Ultimately, Portals into Deep Imagination is a companion for contemporary spirituality in an age of transition, a resource for path-walkers to live more from soul via the ancients, nature connection, and life’s Mystery.

Eine Umfrage unter mehr als 900 rzten und Krankenschwestern in Neuseeland ber ihre Unterst tzung oder Ablehnung der wahrscheinlichen Legalisierung einer Form der Sterbehilfe in Neuseeland. Einige der behandelten Themen sind: Was hat Ihre Einstellung beeinflusst? Was w rde Ihre Teilnahme an der Sterbehilfe erleichtern, was w rde Sie davon abhalten? Unter welchen Umst nden sollte sie verf gbar sein? Wie bereit sind Sie, an AD teilzunehmen? W rden Sie AD als eine Option f r Ihr eigenes Lebensende unterst tzen? Was erwarten Sie von Ihrem Berufsverband, um Ihre Teilnahme zu unterst tzen? Die Antworten von rzten und Krankenschwestern werden verglichen/gegen bergestellt.

Un'indagine condotta su oltre 900 medici e infermieri neozelandesi per conoscere il loro sostegno o la loro opposizione alla probabile legalizzazione di una qualche forma di morte assistita (AD) in Nuova Zelanda. Alcuni degli argomenti trattati sono: Quali sono state le influenze sul vostro atteggiamento? Cosa faciliterebbe la vostra partecipazione alla morte assistita e cosa la scoraggerebbe? In quali circostanze dovrebbe essere disponibile? Quanto siete disposti a partecipare all'AD? Sosterreste l'AD come opzione per il vostro fine vita? Cosa si aspetta dalla sua associazione professionale per sostenere la sua partecipazione? Le risposte di medici e infermieri vengono confrontate.

Um inqu rito a mais de 900 m dicos e enfermeiros da Nova Zel ndia sobre o seu apoio ou oposi o prov vel legaliza o de alguma forma de morte assistida (DA) na Nova Zel ndia. Alguns dos t picos abordados s o: Quais foram as influ ncias na sua atitude? O que que facilitaria a sua participa o na morte assistida e o que que a impediria? Em que circunst ncias deveria estar dispon vel? Qual a sua vontade de participar nos AD? Apoiaria a DA como uma op o para o seu pr prio fim de vida? O que espera da sua associa o profissional para apoiar a sua participa o? As respostas de m dicos e enfermeiros s o comparadas/contrastadas.

Une enqu te men e aupr s de plus de 900 m decins et infirmi res de Nouvelle-Z lande sur leur soutien ou leur opposition la l galisation probable d'une certaine forme d'aide mourir en Nouvelle-Z lande. Les th mes abord s sont notamment les suivants Quelles ont t les influences sur votre attitude ? Qu'est-ce qui faciliterait votre participation la mort assist e, qu'est-ce qui vous en dissuaderait ? Dans quelles circonstances l'aide la mort devrait-elle tre disponible ? Dans quelle mesure tes-vous pr t participer l'AD ? Soutiendriez-vous la DA comme option pour votre propre fin de vie ? Qu'attendez-vous de votre association professionnelle pour soutenir votre participation ? Les r ponses des m decins et des infirmi res sont compar es/contrast es.

Exploring the potential for storytelling as a creative practice for health and well-being, Michael Wilson considers how the art form might help us reconsider the power relationships in healthcare contexts and restore agency to patients, in partnership with medical professionals. Storytelling is explored not simply as a means of conveying information and experience from one person to another but as an act of listening, a process for thinking, evaluating and understanding. Wilson reflects on his over thirty of years of researching and practising storytelling, and blends his experience with a collection of case studies representing diverse approaches to storytelling for health, including theatre, stand-up comedy, writing, visual arts and digital storytelling. Most importantly, storytelling is approached not from the point of view of the medical practitioner or educator, or even the patient, but through the lens of those who tell stories as a creative and everyday practice. It is a book with the storyteller at its core.

The late Honourable Michael Wilson was a Canadian politician and business professional. As Minister of Finance under Brian Mulroney, Wilson was one of the key negotiators of the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement – one of Canada’s most important economic agreements in the last 50 years, later superseded by NAFTA. In addition, Wilson was responsible for implementing the controversial Goods and Services Tax (GST), which remains key to the federal government today. After his life in Parliament, Wilson served as Ambassador to the United States and Chancellor of the University of Toronto. Outside of politics, Wilson was active in raising awareness of mental health issues following the traumatic loss of his son, Cameron, to suicide. Devoting considerable time to advocacy, he established the Cameron Parker Holcombe Wilson Chair in Depression Studies at the University of Toronto and served as Board Chair for the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Something within Me highlights how Wilson’s personal life blended with his political life and accomplishments, detailing his advocacy for mental health awareness as well his involvement in important pieces of legislation that made significant impacts in Canadian political and economic history. These deeply personal stories, particularly those of a father grappling with his son’s illness and death, remind us of the lives behind the political personas that shape our world.