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How to Write about Painful Emotions or Memories in a Safe and Effective Way

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I’m Grace, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and writer.Writing can feel incredibly therapeutic.

Often we get a feeling of catharsis when we write freely.Mostly we have a craving to be heard, be witnessed, to re-write the narrative, to find some control and power in painful times.But because it’s so powerful, I believe we need to approach it safely.Many people are exploring creative writing for mental health and I’m sharing here how to do that safely.In this video, you’ll learn:– The differences between journalling, writing and therapy.– Working in a trauma informed way.– How we can respond when our writing (or someone else’s) triggers a surge in memories of emotions.– How our journal can act as a container.– Engaging at the thresholds – what.

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