Comments on: 7 Essential Questions to Consider Before Offering a Personal History Service to the Terminally Ill.

By: Dan Curtis

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:45:05 +0000

@Lana. Thank you for your supportive words. Means a lot to me.

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By: Lana

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:11:18 +0000

Great advice, I recently had a client pass away; and we did not finish the project, but the family was very grateful for the information. I understand about the patience required around caretakers, pain, and other interruptions, but it is still worth the obstacles to save the personal history. It is difficult not to feel emotionally close to the client who is sharing their heart and soul with you. Your points are valid and timely, thanks so much for your experience and insight.

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By: Dan Curtis

Sun, 09 May 2010 14:55:52 +0000

@Nancy. I agree with you, Nancy. There’s no doubt that the process can be indirectly therapeutic for the patient being interviewed. And it’s vitally important for personal historians not to enter into any activity that suggests a counseling role.

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By: Nancy

Sun, 09 May 2010 13:01:23 +0000

In once sense personal historians may be like therapists. Our subjects share their stories with us, but we don’t share ours with them. As you say, it is important to maintain the boundaries, especially when clients are so vulnerable.

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By: Dan Curtis

Fri, 07 May 2010 21:58:07 +0000

@Catherine M. Thanks, Catherine!

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By: Catherine M.

Fri, 07 May 2010 20:40:51 +0000

Incredibly well said Dan.

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