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Autism will be a one of the many healthcare topics we’ll explore. Experts will show how children with autism benefit of applied arts. So they feel connected in a special way, as this heartwarming video of Kyan also beautifully demonstrates. Kyan is 8 years old, he is autistic and has special needs. Kyan was rushed to the hospital when he fainted and stopped breathing. His mom Joyce shows Kyan’s meeting with healthcare clowns during his time in the hospital. She was very touched by this: “They approached him in the perfect way; calm, quiet and singing beautifully. I tear up every time I see the interaction between Kyan and the clowns.” |
Let's create the power of stories together!
Let's create the power of stories together!
To connect with each other and show the impact of healthcare clowning.
We invite you to share your storie with us!
Everyone dealing or working with healthcare clowning has stories: as a clown, as a healthcare professional, as a patient or as family of a patient. As a storyteller, you can bring us a message, information and knowledge, in an entertaining way. How? You can read all about it at the bottom of this page.
Below you can see the powerful stories that have already been shared with us.
To connect with each other and show the impact of healthcare clowning.
We invite you to share your storie with us!
Everyone dealing or working with healthcare clowning has stories: as a clown, as a healthcare professional, as a patient or as family of a patient. As a storyteller, you can bring us a message, information and knowledge, in an entertaining way. How? You can read all about it at the bottom of this page.
Below you can see the powerful stories that have already been shared with us.
The girl and the clown
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The clown found a girl in the hall. She invited him to stroll through the hospital. Her name was Emily and she was undergoing chemotherapy. They became friends. When they said goodbye there was a small problem: the clown could not get through the door. Little Emily's laughter was worth the knock on the door by the clown. It took him a long time to get through the door. It was worth the crashes.
Alexandre Penha - Dr. Clown Cajuino Castanho – Brazil |
"I am thankful for the lessons that I have learned"
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A woman showed me an image on her cell phone. It was an image of an old photo. By old photo, I mean an image many of us remember as a film picture before the days of digital cell phones. As she showed me the photo, she said, “Does this look familiar ?“ I looked at the picture and saw a vision of myself from fifteen years ago. I am young; this is me before I had my child. I am standing in the hospital by a patient’s bed. I am holding an accordion, and I am wearing clown makeup.
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"As a clown you don’t have to be yourself, you play a role. Which role that is, is for you to decide."
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Some 13 years ago, two clowns decide to set up a foundation called Dichterbij-Clown. It is meant for students who want to be ‘contact-clowns’ and are trained by ‘Speel wie je bent’ (play who you are). Their advice for clowns is, was and always will be: make contact with the human being in front of you and extend that contact to a real connection from heart to heart, from soul to soul. To reach that goal (almost) anything is permitted, even humor.
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“Laughter and Company Have Never Stopped”
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With the outbreak of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, we were unable to enter the hospital to perform. After many coordination and communication, with the support and help of the hospital, Dr. Rednose used new service methods such as "Online Companion" and "Funny Short Film". Laughter and warmth were sent to the hospital without interruption.
Because of the epidemic control, the family members of the children in the hospital are tighter and more lonely. Through the screen and the Internet, we hope to continue to bring happiness and comfort to the hearts of the hospital and accompany them through this tormenting time. Now, even if we go back to the hospital, we still maintain the video service, accompanying children who have difficulty in actual contact with Doctor Clown, such as infection control, living in a remote village, returning to home for recuperation, and peaceful treatment. |
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"When I see you I feel like myself again."
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Mr. de Bruin never used to be what you would call 'social'. Worse than that, he tried to avoid making contact. He did not appreciate when you would drop by unannounced, everything needed to be done 'by appointment'. Feelings were never shared, sadness never shown. Even now mr. de Bruin is a soloist. He likes to be on his own, sitting in the best spot in the livingroom, (the place) from where he can oversee everything. He is 'getting worse', he shares with miMakker Sophie. Normal things no longer come naturally. The dementia causes him to do less and less and makes him withdraw more and more. However, in the meetings with miMakker Sophie he opens up a bit.
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Clowning and children: a collection of stories
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Karen McCarty, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Healthy Humor, Inc. tells two memorable stories about clowns' experiences with children in hospitals.
This is what I’ve learned. I’ve learned that moments like these never leave you. They are too powerful; too full to ever completely digest. That life is finite for all of us, and it is our task to find the joy in the journey. |
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How to share your story?
We want to share powerful stories before, during and after HCIM, to connect with each other and show the impact of health care clowning.
Storytelling is the art of telling stories in order to engage. It is an inspiring form of communication that connects people. But it is also about listening, capturing, shaping, learning and spreading. It is an ideal way to connect, to touch people, to seduce, to provide meaning or clarity or to increase belonging. Stories touch us, make us concrete, are easy to share and give meaning.
Just a few guidelines
Let your creativity run wild. Make it match the theme of HCIM: Connecting world, connecting people and changing spaces and share your story through a video, vlog, photos, a blog or podcast.
What kind of stories?
Take into account:
Your agreement
Before we share the submitted stories, we will make a selection.
When you share your story with us, you agree that your story can be shared internationally through the website, mailing, facebook, during HCIM in The Hague and through the online platform.
Send us an email
You can share your stories until March 2022 at HCIM2021@cliniclowns.nl
Storytelling is the art of telling stories in order to engage. It is an inspiring form of communication that connects people. But it is also about listening, capturing, shaping, learning and spreading. It is an ideal way to connect, to touch people, to seduce, to provide meaning or clarity or to increase belonging. Stories touch us, make us concrete, are easy to share and give meaning.
Just a few guidelines
Let your creativity run wild. Make it match the theme of HCIM: Connecting world, connecting people and changing spaces and share your story through a video, vlog, photos, a blog or podcast.
What kind of stories?
- The clown in a meeting with the target group that really set something in motion, where the impact can be seen and felt.
- Co-creations where for example the caregivers or family members have their say (also interviews).
- Experiences that have inspired you and brought you further.
Take into account:
- Keep it short and powerful (5 minutes maximum).
- If you make a video, please record horizontally.
- Be made up in English and/or with English subtitles.
Your agreement
Before we share the submitted stories, we will make a selection.
When you share your story with us, you agree that your story can be shared internationally through the website, mailing, facebook, during HCIM in The Hague and through the online platform.
Send us an email
You can share your stories until March 2022 at HCIM2021@cliniclowns.nl