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Some moments change us so completely that going forward, life is divided into before and after. For people touched by cancer, moments like this often live quietly inside: undiscovered, unspoken, and yet holding the key to immense grief, resilience, or even unexpected clarity.<\/p>

At Wellspring, the Digital Storytelling program<\/a> offers members something rare and deeply meaningful: the chance to pause, look inward, and give voice to a single transformative moment, then shape it into a short film that honours the truth of that experience.<\/p>

\u201cFor those seeking a profound way to process, integrate, or move beyond a difficult cancer experience, Digital Storytelling is not just a program; it\u2019s a turning point. It can change your life,\u201d said Melody Williamson, Wellspring program leader.<\/p>

For Sara Taylor, cancer survivor and young adult member at Wellspring, the experience of creating a digital video was indeed life-changing, helping her face her paralyzing fear of seizures which were caused by brain cancer.<\/p>

\u201cI had been told early in my diagnosis that stressing about seizures could actually cause one, so I developed an irrational fear that even saying the word could cause me to have one; I instead started referring to them as \u2018incidents,\u2019 said Sara.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cThe Digital Storytelling program helped to take away the chokehold that the seizures had on me. Creating the video required me to write a script, record a voiceover, and even find images that recreated the feeling of having a seizure. It was like exposure therapy: the more I faced my fear, the less power it had over me,\u201d said Sara.<\/p>

While what unfolds in the program is not actually considered conventional therapy, there is something undeniably therapeutic about the guided creative process.<\/p>

\u201cI\u2019ve learned that what needs to come out often bubbles up,\u201d said Melody. \u201cAs the process unfolds, participants will say that they had no idea how much they needed to do this \u2014 how profound the experience is and how it helps them move forward,\u201d said Melody.<\/p>

The Program<\/h4>

Digital Storytelling runs for eight weeks with a two-hour session each week, both in person and online options are offered. The group is gently guided through a four-part creative process: finding a transformational moment in their cancer journey, writing a short narrative form story about it, crafting the video, and then sharing within the trusted group.<\/p>

\u201cMy job, and what becomes part of the group process, is to help people talk things through and uncover that meaningful nugget \u2026 that key moment where after that everything in their life changed. Taking time to reflect can be so meaningful, so cathartic. Sometimes discovering that moment can be somewhat of a surprise, they end up telling a story they didn\u2019t know they were going to tell,\u201d said Melody.<\/p>

With sessions limited to just six participants, Digital Storytelling is intentionally intimate. Whether participants are cancer survivors or caregivers, each brings a different life experience, but cancer weaves a common thread. As trust builds connection unfolds.<\/p>

\u201cOften somewhere in the middle, people can feel somewhat overwhelmed and unsure that it will all come together, and I tell them that\u2019s how you know you\u2019re doing something meaningful and creative. They are learning new skills and tapping into some unexplored territory in themselves. I let them know that they are in a safe space and I will support them as much as they need on the technical front. I always reassure them that I\u2019ll get them across the finish line,\u201d said Melody.<\/p>

By the time the final videos are shared \u2013 amid tears, laughter, and long embraces \u2013 participants often say they are changed.<\/p>

All Skill Levels Welcome<\/h4>

For those who feel intimidated by the idea of creating a video, worried they need special technical skill for this program, Melody puts their minds at ease.<\/p>

\u201cAnyone can do this program; they do not need to be skilled at video production. Basic computer skills are really all that\u2019s necessary. I meet people where they\u2019re at, utilize their skills and then fill in the gaps whether it\u2019s the technology they need help with, or finding their voice. Getting to the heart of their story \u2013 that\u2019s the important centerpiece,\u201d she said.<\/p>

The program uses a user-friendly video editing program called We Video. Melody has a professional license that allows for free users so no one has to pay. She helps each person set up an account. She keeps it very simple, teaching basic steps and progressing on an as needed basis, according to skill level. Then those who are tech savvy and want to do more \u2013 she will show and guide them to do it themselves, but those who are less technically inclined \u2026<\/p>

\u201cThey make the creative choices and then with their permission, I implement them. This is all part of the trust and co-creative relationship we build. Either way, everyone leaves with a completed digital story,\u201d she said.<\/p>

Melody does recommend that those who are less comfortable with technology to sign up for the in-person sessions rather than the online program where she can be right beside them looking at their screen and can guide them as needed.<\/p>

Broader Sharing: When Stories Ripple Outward<\/h4>

By the end of the program, participants first share their films within the group, a moment marked by trust, courage, and deep respect. Each member retains full ownership of their story and decides if, when, and how it is shared beyond that circle.<\/p>

For some, the story\u2019s journey continues. When participants feel ready for their film to be seen more widely, Wellspring offers the option of sharing it on the Wellspring YouTube channel<\/a>. In this space, the stories quietly travel far beyond the program \u2013 offering hope, recognition, and connection to people who may be facing cancer themselves. Many who encounter these films are moved to join Wellspring or to begin their own digital storytelling journey.<\/p>

Wellspring Digital Storytelling Festival<\/h4>

Participants may also choose to take part in Wellspring\u2019s Digital Storytelling Film Festival. For this event, family members, friends, and fellow Wellspring participants are invited to watch three of the films together. Wellspring intentionally creates a setting that feels safe and sacred, where attendees understand they are being entrusted with something deeply personal.<\/p>

\u201cAfter each film is screened, conversation unfolds. Viewers reflect on what resonated, ask questions, and share how the story affected them. For participants, this moment is profoundly affirming. They see, often for the first time, that their story matters, that it carries meaning beyond themselves and leaves an imprint on others,\u201d said Melody.<\/p>

About Melody Williamson, MSc., B.A.<\/h4>

Melody is s professionally trained Level 3 Common Language Digital Storytelling Facilitator. She’s also a cancer survivor. She says she has been involved with storytelling and helping others to understand each other throughout her life. With ease and expertise, she combines her past careers in professional theatre and behavioural science consulting, and adds unbridled passion to the process of giving voice to the human experience. Guided by her caring prompts, many people have crafted beautiful and meaningful digital videos through this program.<\/p>

\u201cThere are so many parts of the Digital Storytelling program that I really love. I love the one-on-one work I get to engage in with each participant; the drawing out of that central theme and then scripting it. I love the creative editing process and seeing how it all comes together. But what I ultimately love the most is seeing what it does for this group collectively. Seeing how these individuals bond, how they feel supported, how they leave feeling like they\u2019ve healed a little bit more; that\u2019s the part that really feeds my soul.\u201d \u2013 Melody Williamson.<\/p>

The Human Side of Cancer Can\u2019t Wait<\/h4>

Cancer doesn\u2019t stay in the hospital. It affects emotions, identity, relationships, finances, and everyday life. That\u2019s exactly why Wellspring Alberta exists. Wellspring Alberta supports the human side of cancer by providing the emotional, social, and practical support \u2014 working alongside the healthcare system to ensure people are cared for as whole human beings, not just patients. Our programs complement medical treatment and research by addressing needs that extend beyond medical care, helping people feel less alone as they navigate life with and beyond cancer. Support the human side of cancer.\u00a0Donate today.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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