Johanna Rian

Theater Group Gives Medical Students New View of Patients With Disabilities

If you're like us, you might wonder why someone would bring members of an improvisational theater group to meet with Mayo Medical School students. Thankfully,[...]

By In the Loop • February 18, 2016
‘Healing Words’ Program Encourages Patients to Write, Reflect and Clarify

Dave deBronkart found writing was important in his healing process after a cancer diagnosis. He shared his story through a program that encourages patients to[...]

By In the Loop • May 14, 2015
Improvising Their Way to Becoming Better Colleagues and Caregivers

Johanna Rian walked into the classroom at the Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center with a plan in place for a course on narrative healing. But as[...]

By In the Loop • October 9, 2014