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Speaking Cat - The Peeking Cat Literary Podcast

ep 002 - The Benefits of Writing and Not Writing About Trauma

Dec 31, 2020
Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of writing about trauma, including cancer survivorship. The emotional challenges after overcoming cancer and the potential benefits of writing about trauma. The importance of writing beyond trauma as a coping mechanism. Reflection on a poem and experience in Iceland, emphasizing the transformative power of travel.
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Quick takeaways

  • Writing about traumatic experiences can help individuals process trauma, improve psychological status, and potentially find closure.
  • Writing about aspects of life unrelated to trauma or cancer can reduce the biographical disruption caused by cancer and contribute to maintaining a sense of self.

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Writing about the cancer experience and emotions

One of the main ideas discussed in the podcast is the benefits of writing about the cancer experience and the emotions surrounding it. The speaker emphasizes the importance of addressing the traumatic feelings and emotional issues head-on through writing. By writing about the cancer experience, individuals can process trauma, improve psychological status, and potentially find closure. Expressive writing and poetry therapy interventions have been found to be helpful in managing concerns, reducing negativity and anxiety, and improving emotional resilience for cancer survivors.

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