In this feature, Narrative Mindworks member Paul Engelhardt (BS, MFA) reflects on a collaboration between the Advocate Health Narrative Medicine Program and the Art Institute of Chicago. His piece explores how engaging with the painting Song of the Lark reveals the power of art observation to foster empathy, narrative skill, and clinician well-being.
At its heart, the article shows how narrative medicine uses stories, art, and reflection to deepen human connection in healthcare.
👉 Read the full article on Narrative Mindworks: https://narrativemindworks.org/insights-highlights/highlights/can-a-painting-save-a-life