Part 1: Writing Can Heal - Understanding the Therapeutic Power of Putting Words on Paper In my recent blog, Handwriting Literally Rewires Your Brain, I explained how the process of handwriting can enhance comprehension, increase recall of information, sharpen cognition, and literally, reshape the brain. In this new 3-part blog series, I will expand on... Continue Reading →
How we process our feelings and emotions is often learned early in childhood. Some families are good at getting everything out, speaking their minds and telling others about how they feel. Others find it more appealing to stay quiet about feelings, stuffing them down and never speaking of them again. We can often be lured... Continue Reading →
In order to discuss the topic of trauma, it can be helpful to understand its definition. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as the response to a deeply troubling or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, overall affecting their emotional response. Following a traumatic event, feelings of shock and denial are... Continue Reading →
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