Where story becomes a doorway
Look for it as if it were the first green blade after a long winter. — Pat Schneider
Reading closely. Writing honestly. Sharing gently.
StoryHeal is a narrative medicine workshop program rooted in the Columbia University framework developed by Dr. Rita Charon. We gather around poems, paintings, and stories — not to analyze them, but to let them speak to us.
In each session, we look together at a work of art. We read a poem slowly. We write — freely, privately — whatever surfaces. And for those who wish, we share. No expertise required. No right answers. No pressure to disclose.
Current Programs
Jack's Place at Shaw Cancer Center Monthly workshops for oncology patients, caregivers, and community members. Free and open to all. No experience necessary.
All Points North Lodge A structured four-session workshop pairing visual art and poetry, developed for residential treatment settings.
BodyKind Vail & Community Collaborative workshops exploring themes of self-compassion and identity, offered in partnership with local wellness providers.
About Susan Coburn
Susan Coburn founded StoryHeal out of a conviction that literature and art offer something irreplaceable — a way into the interior life that feels safe, surprising, and deeply human. She holds an M.S. in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, an M.S. in Health Policy & Management from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan.
