Expressive Writing
Talk therapy seems to be a default go-to for processing trauma but it’s not the only way.
After asking on Facebook and LinkedIn what my next episode of Veteran Art Studio should focus on – writing was the most popular response. Mind you, I was thinking an anatomy or portrait drawing instruction video was going to be it, but I’m glad writing won out.
Before I go into why that is, here’s what were going to cover today and I’ll have each section timestamped in the comment section on YouTube.
1. Intro to Expressive Writing
2. Expressive Writing exercise in 7 steps
3. How writing saved my life
4. Recap of 7 points + cheat sheet
5. Additional resources for Expressive Writing
Below, you'll find the cheat sheet in addition to a few helpful resources on Expressive Writing.
Expressive Writing on YouTube
Recommended Reading
"Expressive Writing: Words That Heal" by James W Pennebaker
"Opening Up by Writing It Down, Third Edition: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain" by James W. Pennebaker
"Your Brain on Ink a Workbook" (It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing) by Kathleen Adams and Deborah Ross
"Reading and Expressive Writing with Traumatised Children, Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Unpack My Heart with Words" (Writing for Therapy or Personal Development) by Marion Baraitser
Neutral Questions (Breaking the Fog)
