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Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness
Published on: August 1, 2017
Homelessness, a state of mind?: a discourse analysis
Phyllis Montgomery1, Karen McCauley, Patricia Hill Bailey
1School of Nursing, Laurentian University, Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada. pmontgomery@laurentian.ca
Abstract:
This article presents a discourse analysis of a woman's written account of mental illness and homelessness. In her preparation as a co-presenter at a conference for decision- and policy-makers, Anna wrote eight distinct drafts of her speaking notes; each time emphasizing different aspects of her experiences with mental illness and homelessness. By sharing her preparatory writings, Anna offers a rare insight into the 'evolution' of the thinking that went into representing her story to an audience of professionals. In addition, this analysis represents an interpretation and alternative forum to learn from Anna's story.
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