Opening Up by Writing It Down, Third Edition: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional PainGuilford Publications, 15.07.2016 - 210 Seiten Expressing painful emotions is hard--yet it can actually improve our mental and physical health. This lucid, compassionate book has introduced tens of thousands of readers to expressive writing, a simple yet powerful self-help technique grounded in scientific research. Leading experts James W. Pennebaker and Joshua M. Smyth describe how taking just a few minutes to write about deeply felt personal experiences or problems may help you: *Heal old emotional wounds *Feel a greater sense of well-being *Decrease stress *Improve relationships *Boost your immune system Vivid stories and examples yield compelling insights into secrets, self-disclosure, and the hidden price of silence. The third edition incorporates findings from hundreds of recent studies and includes practical exercises to help you try expressive writing for yourself. It features extensive new information on specific health benefits, as well as when the approach may not be helpful. |
Inhalt
Beginning to Explore the Connection between Confession and Health | 1 |
Chapter 2 The Invention of the Expressive Writing Approach | 13 |
Health Benefits of Verbal and Written Disclosure | 27 |
Chapter 4 Dealing with Chronic Health Problems Using Expressive Writing | 42 |
Expressive Writing in Learning and Education | 65 |
Getting Past Obsessions Insomnia and Bouts of Stupidity | 81 |
How People Differ in Coping with Trauma | 96 |
The Audience on the Other End of Our Words | 115 |
Chapter 9 How Does Writing Help Us Secure a Healthier and Happier Future? | 135 |
Recommendations for Your Use of Expressive Writing | 158 |
Notes | 171 |
Bibliography | 183 |
Author Index | 199 |
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About the Authors | 210 |
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