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Expressive writing is a form of writing therapy developed primarily by James W. Pennebaker in the late 1980s. The seminal expressive writing study instructed participants in the experimental group to write about a 'past trauma', expressing their very deepest thoughts and feelings surrounding it.
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is a short-term psychotherapy used for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma-related mental disorders. [1] [2] It creates a written account of the traumatic experiences of a patient or group of patients, with the aim of recapturing self-respect and acknowledging the patient's value.
Inevitably, patients imagined being told they were a good person at heart, that they were forgiven, and that they could go on to lead a good life. Of course, these conversations rely on imagination. But the technique allows the patient to articulate in his or her own words an alternative narrative about his injury.
Trauma Narrative Development and Processing. This is an interactive process that allows the child to address specific details about their experience with trauma. A written summary is developed through a creative medium, which serves as a tool to process these reactions.
Written by a trauma therapist, this book’s easy and honest writing makes even the most difficult concepts approachable. Moffa has wisdom to offer all grievers and even the most seasoned clinicians.
Many different kinds of therapy can be considered trauma therapy, and what works best varies from person to person.
Right now, my goal is to make sure that other survivors of sexual trauma know that your story matters, that it’s possible to heal from what happened to you, and there are resources that can help.
Writing assignments can also assist students in strengthening their communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and sense of agency over their identities and narratives. [6] Trauma-informed writing assignments give students a healing way to address and work through their traumatic experiences.