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Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a Writer

Nicole Sachs on writing as a cure for chronic pain

Jul 23, 2020
Nicole Sachs, LCSW, a chronic pain psychotherapist, discusses the power of writing in healing chronic pain and the significance of self-expression. They debunk the belief that physical abnormalities are the sole cause of pain and address the struggles in connecting mind and body. Tools for dealing with chronic pain and the unique concept of Journal Speak are also explored, along with transitioning from personal writing to writing for the world.
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  • Journal Speak is a unique journaling practice that helps individuals with chronic pain heal by accessing their emotions through writing.
  • Mind-body healing through journaling can create dramatic results, avoiding surgical interventions and relieving chronic pain.

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The power of journaling to heal chronic pain

Nicole Sacks, a psychotherapist, discusses her unique journaling practice, called Journal Speak, which helps individuals with chronic pain heal their bodies. She shares success stories from clients who have experienced dramatic results, avoiding surgical interventions and finding relief by accessing their emotions through writing. Nicole explains the negative impact of emotional repression on physical health and emphasizes the power of mind-body healing through journaling.

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