Introducing: Moral Health
An introduction to the heroes inside all of us.
Today, I want to introduce my readers to a friend, and her work. Her name is Michelle Bernabe, R.N….
The hero's journey is medicine. It is a powerful narrative structure that has been used for centuries to tell stories of courage, perseverance, and self-discovery. This structure can be used to understand the process of healing and the role of moral leadership in healthcare.
is the author of that newsletter, and her ideas are powerful.The hero's journey begins with the call to adventure, where the hero is called to leave their everyday life and embark on a journey of self-discovery. For patients, this call may come in the form of a diagnosis, surprise bill, or a health system crisis. For healers, it may be the decision to enter the healthcare field or the realization that the current system is in need of change.
Next, the hero must face the threshold of adventure, where they must overcome their fears and doubts and step into the unknown. For patients, this may be the fear of the u…