"Writing is unpacking. Ummm . . . It's a literal release. The act of putting it on the page and we visually see it. All of a sudden makes us have an objective view of ourselves and what's on our mind. That objective view- it sort of allows the third eye to open up. So, the page, a journal, can be a best friend to us and uh . . . one that we should keep. . . keep close and tend to 'cuz it's a best friend that can really help us out."
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY
Writing to Heal
Transform Your Health: Write to Heal™
This is a 6-week* expressive writing course that I'm deeply honored to lead. As a participant in this program in 2017, I credit expressive writing with helping me heal from my own significant emotional experiences, leaving one career, and essentially starting a new life.
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*Course can also be adapted as a weekend intensive or other format. Can be used 1:1 or in a group setting.
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Each week, we’ll focus on a different aspect of cultivating resilience and healing. You're invited to write about the aspects of a particular situation or incident that’s happened in your career or personal life that’s been most challenging for you.
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The supplies you'll need:
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Dedicated notebook
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Favorite pen
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Timer
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1-1.5 hours a week (can be split up for each prompt or as desired)
The tools we will use include:
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Expressive writing, transactional writing, poetic writing, affirmative writing,
legacy writing, and mindful writing.
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Each week will include 3-5 different prompts. All of your own writing will remain confidential.
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We will meet by video-conference on Zoom three times during the six weeks to explore the concepts and prompts more in depth, and allow you to get more out of this experience.
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Some of the benefits of intentional writing:
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Creates vision and sets intentions
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Clarifies values
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Stimulates thinking that leads to insights and understanding
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Changes perspective and perception
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Facilitates mindfulness practice
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Expresses and defines readiness to change
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Clarifies importance and builds confidence
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Removes obstacles to build confidence and resilience
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Measures progress
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Encourages staying on track
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Affirms strengths
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Communicates and builds gratitude, empathy, and compassion
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Creates and supports joy and opportunities to flourish
This recent article in Harvard Business Review further touts the power of expressive writing:
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Cost of the program depends on structure of course, independent or with facilitator discussion, online vs. in-person, number of participants, and audience.
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**All coursework is proprietary & trademarked. It is not to be shared or distributed.
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