Expressive Writing: Words That Heal -

State a feeling ("I feel anxious"). Ask "Why?" and write the answer. Ask "Why?" again to that answer. Repeat five times to find the root.

Write a letter from yourself ten years in the future, explaining how you eventually got through what you are facing today. What to Expect Expressive Writing: Words that Heal

Forget grammar, spelling, and syntax. If you run out of things to say, redraw the last line or write "I don't know what to say" until a new thought emerges. State a feeling ("I feel anxious")

Write for 15 to 20 minutes. Set a timer and don't stop. Repeat five times to find the root

This is for your eyes only. Knowing no one will read it allows for the "radical honesty" required for healing. Healing Prompts

Write about a significant personal struggle or an emotional "ghost" from your past or present.