The theme of my work in journaling and the title of my book is Writing for Emotional Balance (Beth, also offers an IAJW course by this name). But as my work has evolved, I would deepen the ways I see writing as an agent of balance. Writing balances more than just emotional reactivity. Writing balances ... Read More >>
Sherry Reiter, PhD, LCSW There are ten basic concepts that can assist us in understanding why writing may facilitate transformation. The same principles that were used in ancient healing apply to the current practice of creative “righting” or writing for emotional balance. These important healing principles have withstood the tests of time. 1. MASTERY Remember ... Read More >>
Written by Janice Putrino Have you ever made a major decision or change in your life or career because you were stressed or burned out, only to realize that maybe it was not your life or job that was the problem, but the way you managed the stress? Many of us in the medical profession ... Read More >>
Written by Janice Putrino I heard the words you have cancer and I heard nothing else after that. I was so afraid and didn’t know where to turn. I didn’t share my own feelings because I was afraid of burdening or worrying my family and friends. I wondered if this was it for me — ... Read More >>