NAME OF METHOD/TOOL/TECHNIQUE
Expressive writing
TARGET GROUP:
people experiecing trauma, adult educators, caregivers
AUTHOR'S/ ORGANISATION'S NAME
Oliver Glassa, Mark Dreusickea, John Evansa, Elizabeth Becharda and Ruth Q. Woleverb
LINK TO METHOD (IN ENGLISH)
BRIEF SUMMARY
People who have experienced trauma are at higher risk for a wide range of psychological and health problems. Expressive writing is a therapeutic intervention for improving coping with stressful or traumatic events. More specifically, it is a way to express yourself and what you're experiencing. It serves to make your feelings tangible and real.