Part 3: Writing for Strength - How Positive Psychology Uses Writing to Build Well-Being Welcome to the final part in our series on therapeutic writing. Parts 1 and 2 explored how writing helps us process difficult emotions and make sense of our life story. Part 3 focuses on writing for self-development. Positive psychology writing exercises... Continue Reading →
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 →
In an age where typing is faster, cleaner, and infinitely more convenient, handwriting seems likean old-fashioned practice. But what if handwriting wasn’t only a means of communication, butalso one of the most powerful practices for shaping the human brain? The video “HandwritingLiterally Rewires Your Brain” addresses this question, referencing compelling scientificevidence that handwriting doesn’t just... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had an unfavorable or stressful day, and you didn’t know how to decompress from everything that was going on? Have you ever had a great day or something eventful happen, but you didn’t get a chance to tell anyone about it yet? Or perhaps you’re not sure how to express your feelings... 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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