How Can Writing Help Me (short version)

Writing can be a powerful tool for anyone who is:

• struggling with trauma,

• struggling with mental illness,

• struggling with chronic pain/illness,

• experiencing grief and loss,  

• in therapy

• trying to make a big decision

• wanting to engage in self-discovery

• wanting to engage in self-growth

• wanting to examine their life or an aspect of their life

• wanting to figure out why they are reacting to something in a particular way

• wanting to make sense of their thoughts and emotions

 

Writing helps by

• Allowing us to arrange our thoughts into coherent complete sentences so that we can better understand them.

• Giving you a safe space to release your thoughts and emotions without judgment

• Unlocking subconscious thoughts and emotions that you may not be aware of

• Gaining some distance from the situation

• Exploring new perspectives

• Connecting our mind and body, thus releasing subconscious or conscious emotions stored in the body.

• Gaining control over your thoughts and emotions

• Reshaping your narrative which can inspire hope, freedom and healing.

 

Writing is most beneficial when:

• It is done under the guidance of a professional like me

• Utilizes a range of various types of writing, specifically tailored to you and your situation/life

• Talked through with someone like me

 

Writing can help everyone. You do not need to be a good writer, nor do you need to have a serious problem. Writing can benefit everyone equally.

For more information please see the post "Write Your Way To A Better Life"