The Writing Cure: How Expressive Writing Promotes Health and Emotional Well-Being

by Stephen J. Lepore (Editor), Joshua M. Smyth (Editor)

Presents groundbreaking research on the cognitive, emotional, and developmental pathways through which disclosure influences health. Illustrates clinical applications and includes examples of how expressive writing can improve immune system and lung function, diminish psychological distress, and enhance relationships. For researchers and practitioners.

Genres: Psychology

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Vicki M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of science it goes on to show how therapeutic writing can be. Once I got through the research I was able to find things worth learning and using.

[Josephine Ensign · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this collection is getting quite outdated (2002), it still provides a good overview and range of work related to this topic.