Narratives of Writing as Healing

This narrative provides an introduction to the concept of multigenre writing and explains methods of multigenre writing used in the field of medicine to create the concept of multigenre medicine. The authors use the theory of narrative inquiry and the practice of multigenre writing to explain the implications of using writing to assist in healing from physical pain. The collaborative qualitative research project illustrates how writing can lead teachers to a stronger self-awareness of what patients need both physically and emotionally to heal.

Multigenre Medicine

This chapter provides an introduction to the concept of multigenre writing and explains methods of multigenre writing used in the field of medicine to create the concept of multigenre medicine. The authors share their stories using a multigenre format, which includes multiple perspectives and multiple writing styles such as linking personal narratives with academic research. Therefore, the reader not only learns about multigenre writing but also experiences it.

Multigenre Narratives as a Healing Process

This chapter uses the theory of narrative inquiry and the practice of multigenre writing to explain the implications of using writing to assist in healing from physical pain. Dr. Jennifer Bird has always used narratives and journal writing with the college students she teaches. During her physical therapy sessions with Dr. Eric Wanner, she realized a neck pain journal read by her physical therapist provided additional insights into pain recovery. In this chapter, Dr. Bird and Dr. Wanner share their perspectives of their collaborative narrative inquiry qualitative research project and advice of how writing can lead teachers to develop a stronger self-awareness of what they need both physically and emotionally.