Write Yourself Well

Trauma

Gratitude, Blessing, and Joy

John F Evans Ed.D on November 20, 2015

Beyond PTSD and TBI to Post-traumatic Growth

Beyond PTSD and TBI to Post-traumatic Growth

“Some researchers believe that by writing and then editing our own stories, we can change our perceptions of ourselves and identify obstacles that stand in the way of better health.”

Happiness

Hardwiring Happiness through Writing

John F Evans Ed.D on November 8, 2014

Everyday stories we write about ourselves can help change our brains in ways that reinforce happiness, balance, confidence, love, joy, and peace. When we write down our stories, we reinforce positive narrative patterns in the brain to override the brain's habits of negative thinking.

Everyday stories we write about ourselves can help change our brains in ways that reinforce happiness, balance, confidence, love, joy, and peace. When we write down our stories, we reinforce positive narrative patterns in the brain to override the brain's habits of negative thinking.

Letter writing may be as therapeutic for the writer as it is for the recipient.

"Legacy can be a cherished gift to family and loved ones, and healing for the writers themselves." —Andrew Weil, MD

A significant contribution to the science of writing-to-heal comes from individuals and professionals if they engage in reflective practices, carefully documenting their processes and results.

Expressive writing is turbulent and unpredictable, and that is OK. Expressive writing is not so much what happened as how you feel about what happened or is happening.

Spirituality

Can I Write Myself Well?

John F Evans Ed.D on August 5, 2012

Writing for better mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Writing for better mental, physical, and spiritual health.