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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Letter That Rewired My Brain

Expressing gratitude through writing rewires the brain, reduces stress, improves health, heals emotional wounds, and strengthens relationships even if letters remain unsent.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Healing Trauma Through Transformative Writing Practices

As I've shared before, when I was 12, I was playing at a friend's house one hot August afternoon when I was told I was needed at home. As I turned into my long driveway, I saw the lights of an ambulance, a stretcher being loaded into the back. The doors slammed shut. The whirling lights threw red streaks across the oaks as it sped past me out of our driveway. No one noticed the small, pale, immobilized girl standing by the mailbox.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Unexpected Challenge of Writing About Yourself

Writing nonfiction can unexpectedly stir emotional reactions, even in experienced mental health professionals.
Dismantling psychological defenses through writing requires a supportive environment to navigate potential distress.
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