Coaching for autobiography creation
The coaching-based autobiography writing method addresses the limitations of traditional autobiographies by creating a meaningful and transformative life enrichment tool for clients, enhancing personal growth and facility services.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024023841
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing autobiographies lack the ability to enrich the client's life, improve quality of life, deepen communication with family members, and enhance relationships, and fail to improve services at elderly care facilities.
A coaching-based autobiography writing method that includes registering personal information, scheduling coaching sessions, conducting sessions, and creating an autobiography based on session information to provide a meaningful life impact.
Enriches the client's life, promotes psychological and social well-being, enhances relationships, and improves elderly care facility services by providing a personalized and transformative autobiography creation process.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to an autobiography writing tool using coaching. [Background technology]
[0002] Some elderly people want to write their own lives in autobiographies. Traditionally, clients are interviewed about their lives and an autobiography is created based on that information. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0003] However, clients want their autobiographies to have more meaning than simply being a record of their lives. For example, it would be more valuable if it could be used to improve the client's quality of life in the future, deepen communication with family members, and improve relationships. Furthermore, there is a demand to improve services at elderly care facilities through the writing of autobiographies.
[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention aims to provide an autobiography writing method using coaching that enables the client to write an autobiography that enriches their life. [Means for solving the problem]
[0005] The present invention is a service that provides coaching to a client and creates an autobiography for the client, wherein in the process of registering the client, scheduling the coaching session, conducting the coaching session, and creating the client's autobiography, personal information including the client's name, address, and contact details is registered, a schedule for the coaching session with the client is determined, session information indicating the content of the coaching session with the client is recorded, and the client's autobiography is created based on the session information, thereby creating an autobiography using coaching.
[0006] Preferably, the coaching session is a session that is conducted with the aim of helping the client find meaning in their life and having a positive impact on how they spend the rest of their lives. [Effects of the Invention]
[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an autobiography creation service using coaching that enables the client to create an autobiography that enriches their life. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining information handled by an autobiography writing tool 11 using coaching according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a service using the coaching-based autobiography writing tool 11 of this embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the autobiography writing tool 11 using coaching according to this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The following describes how to create an autobiography using coaching according to this embodiment. The autobiography writing tool 11 using coaching according to this embodiment is used in, for example, nursing care facilities.
[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining information handled by an autobiography writing tool 11 using coaching according to this embodiment. The coaching-based autobiography writing tool 11 of this embodiment is used in a service of coaching a client and writing an autobiography.
[0011] In the process of registering a client, determining a schedule for a coaching session, conducting the coaching session, and creating an autobiography for the client, coaching-based autobiography creation tool 11 stores personal information including the client's name, address, and contact information, schedule information for coaching sessions with the client, session information indicating the content of the coaching sessions held with the client, and autobiographical information for the previous client created based on the session information, as shown in FIG. 1.
[0012] FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a service using the coaching-based autobiography writing tool 11 of this embodiment. Each step will be explained.
[0013] Step ST1: We will explain our coaching-based autobiography writing service to participants at elderly care facilities, etc.
[0014] Step ST2: When a request is received, personal information including the client's name, address, contact details, etc. is registered in an autobiography creation tool 11 using coaching.
[0015] Step ST3: A coach is assigned to the client, and the coach conducts an initial interview with the client. At this time, we understand each client's individual expectations, goals, and life experiences. The coach registers the contents of the interview in the autobiography creation tool 11.
[0016] Step ST4: The coach determines a schedule for a coaching session with the client and registers it in the autobiography creation tool 11.
[0017] Step ST5: The coach will begin the coaching session with the client based on the schedule above. After the coaching session, the coach registers the contents in the autobiography creation tool 11. Furthermore, after each coaching session, the coach reads out past session information from the autobiography creation tool 11 and displays it for confirmation. During this process, feedback is collected from clients after coaching sessions to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. They also collaborate with staff, for example by holding regular meetings with facility staff to share participants' reactions and changes and evaluate the quality of their services. We will also conduct a survey of clients and facility staff regarding their satisfaction with the program.
[0018] Coaching reframes the client's awareness and changes their interpretation. The narrative approach also allows people to give meaning to their lives and can have a positive impact on how they spend the rest of their lives.
[0019] Step ST6: As the coaching session progresses, an outline of the client's autobiography is created, shared with the client for coaching, and the information is registered in the autobiography creation tool 11. In this way, through the process of creating one's own autobiography, clients are healed and their hearts are purified by talking with their coach.
[0020] Step ST7: Through the process of step ST6, the client's final autobiography is created and the information is registered in the autobiography creation tool 11. We also deliver the completed autobiography to the client in a bound or digitized form, and provide support for publishing if necessary.
[0021] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the autobiography writing tool 11 using coaching according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 3, the coaching-based autobiography creation tool 11 includes, for example, a display 51, a camera 52, an operation / input unit 54, a communication unit 55, a memory 59, and a processing unit (CPU) 61, all of which are housed in the same housing.
[0022] The display 51 displays an image based on a signal from the processing unit 61 . The camera 52 captures an image of an object. The input unit 54 is an operating means such as a touch panel, a keyboard, or a mouse. The communication unit 55 communicates with an external device (for example, a terminal device of a client). The memory 59 stores the program executed by the processing unit 61 . The memory 59 also stores various types of information shown in FIG. The processing unit 61 executes the program PRG stored in the memory 59 to perform the processing of the autobiography writing tool 11 using coaching as defined in this embodiment. The processing unit 61 associates the various pieces of information shown in FIG. 1 input from the input unit 54 and stores them in the memory 59. The processing unit 61 displays on the display 51 a screen for inputting various types of information. The coach or the like operates a keyboard, mouse, or the like to input the information shown in FIG. 1 into the input unit 54 in the steps shown in FIG. Furthermore, the processing unit 61 displays various information stored in the memory 59 on the display 51 in response to an operation by a coach or the like.
[0023] The autobiography writing tool of this embodiment is used in services such as elderly care facilities for the wealthy, where professional coaches use a narrative approach to help elderly people write their autobiographies. The purpose of this process is to help older people reflect on their lives, clarify their values and intentions, and contribute to the activation of positive human relationships.
[0024] The narrative approach is a form of psychotherapy derived from family therapy and developed as a trauma treatment. It is characterized by the cathartic effect of storytelling and the effect of discovering new realizations, and is used in a variety of fields, including medicine, nursing care, sports, and business.
[0025] The autobiography writing and coaching program using the autobiography writing tool has the following effects: Reconstructing a new life story helps you come to terms with your past. · Residents' values and intentions become clearer, creating an opportunity to get others involved. - Activating human relationships (with the individual, their family, other professionals, and other related parties). · Promotes emotional well-being and positive change. Reflect on your life, realize what you have gained, and increase your sense of happiness and abundance.
[0026] Below, we will explain the specific steps and techniques of the coaching process using the autobiography creation tool. The structure of a coaching session is as follows: The initial consultation clarifies the client's goals, and regular sessions monitor progress. Sessions are designed to deepen the client's self-awareness and promote behavioral change.
[0027] Examples of techniques include: It includes reframing (changing the way you see things), goal setting, problem-solving questioning techniques, exploring emotions, and developing action plans.
[0028] The methodology for creating an autobiography using a narrative approach is as follows: The story is constructed as follows: Helping clients tell the story of their lives, which involves identifying significant events and finding the narrative threads that connect them.
[0029] Narrative restructuring can help clients find new meaning in past experiences, deepening self-understanding and self-acceptance.
[0030] The following coaching techniques address the specific psychological and social needs of older people: Utilizing life experiences involves utilizing the long life experiences of older people and respecting their knowledge, values, and feelings. Promoting social connections: Emphasizing connections with family, friends and community, aiming to reduce feelings of isolation.
[0031] The process of improving psychological and social well-being through autobiography writing is as follows: Feeling self-actualization and fulfillment. Reflecting on and documenting one's life promotes a sense of accomplishment and self-actualization. Through their life experiences, they leave behind lessons and messages for their families and future generations.
[0032] Below, we will explain what differentiates our service from existing welfare and nursing care services. Compared to existing care services and coaching programs, the program of this embodiment is unique in that it combines the life experiences of elderly people with the creation of their autobiographies. Existing nursing care services mainly focus on providing support for daily life and basic care, such as home visits, day care, short-term stays, and the provision of welfare equipment. These services focus on assistance with daily life, physical care, and health management.
[0033] Existing nursing care services focus on maintaining and stabilizing the physical health and lifestyles of the elderly. In contrast, the program of this embodiment places emphasis on the elderly's psychological fulfillment, self-actualization, and life summary. Through the process of creating an autobiography using the autobiography creation tool of this embodiment, the aim is for the elderly to reflect on their own lives, find meaning, and increase their self-esteem.
[0034] The differentiating points of this embodiment are as follows. This approach focuses on promoting psychological transformation and delving deeply into individuals' life experiences. This unique value not offered by conventional nursing care services brings a new dimension to the lives of seniors. Furthermore, through coaching based on a narrative approach, seniors are given the opportunity to reconstruct their own lives as stories and share their experiences and lessons with their families and society.
[0035] The factors that differentiate our service from existing autobiography production services are as follows: The program of this embodiment offers a unique approach to deepening clients' self-awareness and promoting personal growth in the process of creating their autobiography. This uniqueness is the biggest differentiating factor from existing autobiography writing services.
[0036] While existing services focus on recording and transmitting the past, the coaching in this embodiment focuses on personal self-realization and growth. For example, the goal is to deepen self-awareness and promote personal growth through autobiography writing.
[0037] Furthermore, while existing autobiography services focus primarily on writing the autobiography, the coaching in this embodiment emphasizes the process of dialogue and self-exploration. Through this process, clients can gain a deeper understanding of their own lives and discover new meaning.
[0038] Individualized approach: Coaching accommodates the diversity and individual needs of each individual client to help them achieve their goals, whereas autobiography generally focuses on documenting an individual's past experiences.
[0039] A specific example of the production of an autobiography using the autobiography creation tool of this embodiment is as follows. (Example 1) Autobiography: An autobiography that looks back on an individual's life. It describes episodes from childhood to the present, important life turning points, experiences of marriage and child-rearing, career transitions, etc. It is intended to help individuals look back on their past and recognize the meaning and value of their life. (Example 2) Autobiographies with Dramatic Episodes: Some autobiographies are written in the I-novel style, focusing on a particular dramatic moment or defining event in a person's life. These explore how a particular experience or event impacted the person's life. (Case 3) Autobiography of family history: A family history is a gift from children or grandchildren to their parents or grandparents on a special occasion such as a 60th birthday celebration. This autobiography is a way to look back on family history and strengthen family ties.
[0040] (Case 4) Autobiographies including end-of-life planning and wills: As part of end-of-life planning, some people write autobiographies that look back on their lives and include a will or end-of-life note. These are used to summarise one's life and leave one's thoughts for future generations. (Case 5) Autobiographies focusing on business or career: Autobiographies written by entrepreneurs and business managers focusing on their own business or career. These are intended to convey management knowledge and experience to future generations by sharing their motivation for starting a business, business growth, successes and failures, etc.
[0041] The implementation plan and expected results are as follows: (Implementation Plan) 1. Trial implementation at elderly care facilities Facility selection: Select an elderly care facility, explain the purpose and objectives of the program, and obtain cooperation. Program overview meeting: Hold an overview meeting for facility staff and residents to recruit participants.
[0042] Conduct individual interviews: Conduct initial interviews with each participant to understand their individual expectations, goals, and life experiences. Conducting coaching sessions: Support the autobiography writing process through regular coaching sessions. Creation of deliverables: Documentation of the autobiography, publishing or preserving it digitally as appropriate.
[0043] 2. Gathering feedback Regular evaluation: Gather feedback from participants after coaching sessions to assess the effectiveness of the program. Collaboration with staff: Regular meetings are held with facility staff to share participants' reactions and changes and evaluate the quality of services. Survey implementation: A survey was conducted among participants and facility staff regarding their satisfaction with the program.
[0044] 3. Service refinement Identifying areas for improvement: Analyze feedback and survey results to identify areas for program improvement. Program refinement: Adjust coaching techniques and session content based on identified areas for improvement. Staff training: Provide training to staff to ensure they understand the program and are able to provide quality support.
[0045] (Detailing expected results) 1. Improving the quality of life of residents Increased self-awareness Writing an autobiography can improve self-awareness and help people find meaning and purpose in life. Spiritual fulfillment: Documenting one's life gives a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Strengthening social connections Through shared autobiographies, interactions with other residents and staff are stimulated.
[0046] 2. Improving the value of facility services Differentiated services A unique coaching program differentiates the facility's services from others and increases their appeal. Improving the reputation of the facility Positive changes in participants may improve the facility's reputation and lead to the acquisition of new residents.
[0047] 3. Improved relationships with family Promoting understanding among families Through autobiographies, families have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the elderly person's past and values, and to develop feelings of gratitude and respect. Communication opportunities: Sharing the contents of your autobiography with your family and starting a conversation can improve relationships. Shape of Legacy Autobiographies become valuable family legacies and build connections across generations.
[0048] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. That is, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, combinations, subcombinations, and substitutions of the components of the above-described embodiments within the technical scope of the present invention or its equivalents. [Industrial Applicability]
[0049] It can be applied to an autobiography writing system. [Explanation of symbols]
[0050] 11. Coaching autobiography tool
Claims
1. A service that provides coaching to clients and produces their autobiographies, In the process of registering the client, scheduling the coaching session, conducting the coaching session, and creating the client's autobiography, Register personal information including the client's name, address, and contact details, scheduling the coaching session with the client; Recording session information indicating the content of the coaching session conducted with the client, and creating an autobiography of the client based on the session information. Coaching autobiography writing.
2. The coaching session is intended to help the client find meaning in their life and to have a positive impact on how they spend the rest of their lives. Autobiography creation using coaching according to claim 1.