Writing as a Stress Release

Writing As a Stress Release,[object Object],Debbie Eisenberg Merion, M.S.W,[object Object],essaycoaching.com,[object Object],debbiemerion.com,[object Object]

Reading List,[object Object],Annie Lamott-Bird by Bird,[object Object],Julia Cameron-The Right to Write, The Artist’s Way,[object Object],Natalie Goldberg-Writing Down the Bones, Thunder and Lighting,[object Object]

Writing Down The Bones,[object Object]

Two Techniques,[object Object],Writing Lists,[object Object],Writing Practice,[object Object]

Writing Lists,[object Object],Three good moments from yesterday,[object Object],Three things I’m frustrated about,[object Object],Five ways I can reward myself,[object Object]

Natalie Goldberg’s Rules of Writing Practice,[object Object],Decide how long you'll write (e.g. 5 or 10 minutes),[object Object],Set a timer,[object Object],Select a writing prompt,[object Object],Don't cross out,[object Object],Don't worry about spelling, punctuation, grammar,[object Object],Lose control, don't think, don't get logical,[object Object],Go for the jugular, anything that is scary or exciting probably has lots of energy,[object Object],Feel free to write the worst junk in America,[object Object]

General Writing Prompts,[object Object],I remember/I don’t remember,[object Object],I want to/I don’t want to,[object Object],I’m thinking of/I’m not thinking of,[object Object]

I remember…,[object Object],--a man, (a woman, a child, a teacher),[object Object],--red (blue),[object Object],--a scratchy (or wet) feeling,[object Object],--third (or sixth) grade,[object Object]

More Specific Writing Prompts,[object Object],Give me your morning, breakfast, waking up, walking to the bus stop. Be specific.,[object Object],Tell about the quality of light coming in the window.,[object Object],Write about swimming, the stars, the most frightened you’ve ever been, the closest you ever felt to God or nature,[object Object]

After Writing,[object Object],“How did that feel?”,[object Object],“Were there any phrases/sentences that really resonate with you?”,[object Object],“Would you like to read out loud?”,[object Object],“Thank you”,[object Object]

Why Write?,[object Object],“We should write because writing brings clarity and passion to the act of living. Writing is sensual, experiential, grounding. We should write because writing is good for the soul.” ,[object Object],–Julia Cameron,[object Object]

Debbie Eisenberg Merion,[object Object],734-646-5985,[object Object],debbiemerion@gmail.com,[object Object],debbiemerion.com,[object Object]

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