Incorporating Narrative Into the Treatment of Youth With Anorexia Nervosa

"The Narrative Medicine (NM) Workshop Series is a structured six-week behavioral intervention designed to enhance self-expression, reflection, and resilience in adolescents and young adults recovering from eating disorders. This intervention differs from traditional psychotherapeutic or psychoeducational approaches by integrating literary analysis, creative writing, and guided discussion as therapeutic tools.~Each one-hour weekly workshop includes:~* Close reading of visual or written texts related to themes such as self-definition, resilience, kindness, and possibility~* Creative writing exercises in response to structured prompts that encourage self-reflection and personal storytelling~* Facilitated group discussions to foster connection, self-expression, and emotional processing in a supportive environment"