Writing to Heal: Workshop with a Poetry Therapist

About the Event

A Bibliotherapy Series: Bibliotherapy or poetry therapy also goes under the names of “writing therapy,” “journaling therapy,” and “transformative writing.” But Shakespeare would say a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. In this series, Sherry Reiter, a clinical social worker and registered biblio/poetry therapist, will lead participants in a series of exercises that are used to treat depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using prescriptive, receptive, and creative techniques, learn more about the intersection of writing and healing. Thought-provoking and fun, these exercises prompt creativity–the greatest healer of all.

After a short exploration of trauma and its effects of dysregulating the nervous system, we will do a condensed form of The Pennebaker Paradigm, a scientifically proven method of writing that builds immunity, and increases physical and mental health. In the scientific protocol, blood tests taken before and after demonstrated higher t-cells and over the next 2-4 months, fewer doctor visits. Learn the self-help method and how it works.