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The Bluebird Way

"Hope is the thing with feathers- that perches in the soul- And sings the tune without the words-And never stops-at all."

Emily Dickinson

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Narrative Medicine

Amidst a healthcare system, and nation, mired in burnout, gaps and disparities and splintered by distraction, the practice of narrative medicine urges and enables us to breathe, focus attention and be present in the words or brushstrokes of an artist so as to recognize our selves, relationships, connect and heal.

The Bluebird Way Foundation

A 501(C)3 organization committed to arts, humanities, storytelling and narrative medicine.

Bluebird Consulting

Through a combination of professional training, work, life experience, vulnerability and passion, Bluebird Consulting is able to work with you to reimagine and humanize healthcare.

Latest News

Essay Published August 2026

Cara Coleman discusses anticipatory grief in a piece she wrote for Modern Loss. To read, click here.

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Three Narrative Medicine Workshop Series begin July 2026

The Bluebird Way Foundation is hosting:

  • Identity, Led by Stephanie Adler Yuan

  • Narrative Medicine through Disney Music, Led by Cara Coleman

  • Understanding Complex Care through Narrative Medicine, Led by Cara Coleman

To learn more, click here.

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Article Published May 9, 2025

The Bluebird Way published Understanding Complex Care through Narrative Medicine: A Qualitative Study in Pediatrics. To learn more, click here.

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