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Jul 1, 2021 · We owe it to ourselves — and our coworkers — to make space for processing this individual and collective trauma. A recent op-ed in the New York Times Sunday Review affirms what I, as a writer ...
Oct 11, 2011 · Why writing may help. When Dr. Pennebaker and other researchers first started studying expressive writing, the prevailing theory was that it might help people overcome emotional inhibition. According to this theory, people who had suppressed a traumatic memory might learn to move beyond the experience once they expressed their emotions about it.
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As a clinical psychiatrist working in a public teaching hospital, I (K.W.) have found expressive writing to be a useful addition to my repertoire of short-term psychological interventions for people who harm themselves, in the medical wards and for out-patients with stress-related symptoms, anxiety and depression.
- Karen A. Baikie, Kay Wilhelm
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- Why Is Journaling Good For You?
- 5 Surprising Benefits of Journaling
- How to Journal For Optimal Mental Health
- Getting Started – Journaling Prompts
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Journaling is a widely used non-pharmacological tool for coaching and counseling and the treatment of mental illness. Two forms of journaling are particularly commonplace in psychotherapy (Sohal et al., 2022): 1. Expressive writing Typically performed over three or four sessions to access the client’s innermost feelings and thoughts; focusing on th...
Journaling is a popular therapeutic intervention used in many different disciplines and psychological approaches. Easy to implement and get started, it can benefit clients experiencing different mental health issues (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005; Ford et al., 2018):
Despite the clear benefits of journaling for easing distress, we are often less willing to capture how we feel on paper when we are struggling the most. After all, it’s not always pleasant. We are revisiting thoughts and emotions that we may have been avoiding. In fact, we may feel sad, upset, guilty, or anxious immediately after time spent writing...
The following provides a typical example of expressive writing instructions that can be modified and tailored to the situation and the needs of the client (modified from Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005, p. 338): “For the next four days, I would like you to write down how you feel and think about your most traumatic experience or a significant emotional issu...
We have many journaling resources available for therapists providing support to clients wanting to address mental health issues. Gratitude often plays a large part in journaling. Why not download our free gratitude packand try out the powerful tools contained within, including: 1. Experiencing Awe Feelings of awe can arise in response to experience...
Journaling as an intervention has many benefits, supporting physical and mental wellbeing, resilience, and greater emotional awareness and understanding. To begin with, clients may be uncertain regarding revisiting difficult emotions or situations. And yet, with support and confirmation that their innermost thoughts and feelings remain private, the...
Jun 1, 2002 · Writing is no stranger to therapy. For years, practitioners have used logs, questionnaires, journals and other writing forms to help people heal from stresses and traumas. Now, new research suggests expressive writing may also offer physical benefits to people battling terminal or life-threatening diseases. Studies by those in the forefront of ...
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Oct 6, 2023 · Think about the activities you’d engage in and who you would be spending your time with. Try engaging your five senses to dive deep into your imagination. Write a story about the last time you were embarrassed. This time, reframe the experience into a positive one where you learn something new about yourself.
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Oct 1, 2017 · Benefits of Writing For Your Brain and Body. Expressive writing has been linked with psychological benefits, such as improved mood, greater well-being, lower stress levels and fewer depressive symptoms. Lower blood pressure, improved lung and liver functioning and decreased time spent in the hospital are among the physical benefits. Specifically:
