Harnessing the Healing Power of Stories: Narrative Theory and Narrative Practice

On Feb. 3, three patient storytellers—Dee, Rubin, and Janet—joined Dr. Annie Brewster and Dr. Jonathan Adler for a live healing story session. The event was hosted by students from Harvard Medical School advanced elective titled "Harnessing the Healing Power of Stories: Narrative Theory and Narrative Practice.” The storytellers worked with the Harvard Medical School students to craft inspiring stories that transcend illness as a celebration of hope, human resiliency, and dignity.