Here’s a nice blog post I found while surfing the net this morning. Enjoy.
Writing as Therapy
by
Laura Woodruff, LCSW
I have found writing to be such a good tool for emoting. It is such a great way to cleanse the soul! There are some things that are not appropriate for the blog, as we all know. So, I have had to find some other writing outlets! I just wanted to suggest to anyone that may be having rough times—- write, write, and write some more. I think some of the most beautiful writing is done in painful times. It can also be a great comfort to others as pain is a universal emotion we have all felt. So, when in pain—write, write, and write some more. I have also discovered that it feels better than eating, eating, and eating! So, those are my words of wisdom for others! I know, such a nugget of wisdom! Luckily, there is always humor too, which is also very helpful. I rely on humor a little too much. Thank goodness for kids and the rigors of life, that force you to forget about problems and delve into reality. I never thought I would be thankful for poopy diapers, but sometimes the mundane can be a relief from reality. Frightening but true. These are my thoughts for today!
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Laura is a 35 year-old mother of five who lives in Utah. You can check out her blog by clicking here.
2 responses so far ↓
1 Alice H. Cash // Apr 4, 2008 at 6:45 am
Thanks Ellen. As an LCSW therapist too, I always recommend journaling to my clients. The catharsis that occurs when one puts thoughts to paper is almost magical. I also suggest journaling with the non-dominant hand. That way the defense mechanisms are weaker and we write more from the “child” ego-state. It’s all so fascinating!
Alice
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2 Ellen Taliaferro, MD // Apr 4, 2008 at 7:18 am
Nice comment, Alice. The journaling with the non-dominant hand is also used by a few artists when they feel their pen has “become too glib.” I haven’t tried this in the past and now I think I will. Ellen
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