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

Jessica Martindale: Can writing be therapy?

Mar 4, 2021
Therapist Jessica Martindale discusses the parallels between writing and therapy. Topics include finding a therapist, affordable therapy options, the power of writing for self-reflection, and the connection between pain and joy. They also explore the role of writing in therapy, including organizing thoughts and expressing gratitude.
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Quick takeaways

  • Writing can be a form of therapy, allowing individuals to process emotions and gain insights.
  • Finding your voice requires self-reflection, quietude, and trusting your inner voice.

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The Power of Writing as Therapy

Writing can serve as a powerful tool for personal growth and therapy. It allows individuals to organize their thoughts, access their intuition, and process emotions. By asking great questions in writing, we can delve deeper into our experiences and gain valuable insights. Writing can be done in small increments of time, even in the margins of our busy lives. It helps us solidify and remember important moments and epiphanies. Writing is a way to find our voice and express our truths, and it has the potential to create positive change in our lives.

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