Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma & Emotional Upheaval

What do diarists and journal writers know that can help you deal with a traumatic or emotionally challenging situation, recover from pain, and regain your peace of mind? They know that the act of putting thoughts and feelings on paper is, itself, a powerful exercise that makes them feel heard and acknowledged--a way of regaining perspective and control over the events that move through their lives. Writing to Heal takes you through a series of guided writing exercises that help you explore your feelings about difficult experiences. Each chapter begins with an introduction that explains how to proceed with the journal exercises and what they are structured to help accomplish. You are encouraged to do the exercise in the journal itself--each chapter provides plenty of ruled space--so that you can frequently refer to your own work and gain insight and clarity from your own words. The exercises leave you with a strong sense of your value in the world and the ability to accept something it can be hard to believe--that life can be good even when it is sometimes bad.

A guided journal for recovering from trauma and emotional upheaval.