Opening up by writing it down : how expressive writing improves health and eases emotional pain
Record details
- ISBN: 9781462524921 (Paper)
- ISBN: 1462524923 (Paper)
-
Physical Description:
print
xi, 210 p. ; 23 cm. - Edition: 3rd ed. /
- Publisher: New York, NY : The Guilford Press, c2016.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Revision of: Opening up / James W. Pennebaker. 1997. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | "Shh... it's a secret" : beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind? health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressive writing -- Writing to clear the mind: expressive writing in learning and education -- "Get these thoughts out of my head!" getting past obsessions, insomnia, and bouts of stupidity -- To speed up or slow down? how people differ in coping with trauma -- "I'm here for you... or am I?" The audience on the other end of our words -- How does writing help us secure a healthier and happier future? -- Pulling it all together: recommendations for your use of expressive writing -- Notes -- Bibliography. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Self-disclosure -- Health aspects Written communication -- Therapeutic use Stress (Psychology) -- Prevention Mind and body |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lansdowne Library | RC 455.4 I54 P46 2016 (Text) | 26040003193956 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |