Narrative Therapy

Translating Your Emotions into Words: Richard Gere’s Wise Words

Some people give much attention to others’ opinions and interpretations because some “People don’t know how to translate their emotions into words very often. But the direct experience of feeling them in the house would tell you everything.” So be out there, explore, experience, and expose yourself to things that excite you. Immerse yourself inContinueContinue reading “Translating Your Emotions into Words: Richard Gere’s Wise Words”

Impact of Bonding and Memorable Experiences With Family on Happiness

One of the things that can make life happier and more memorable is spending it with our family and relatives Memorable Events and Memory Creation An English research paper published in 2019 investigated the effect of memorable event experiences on familial bonding and memory creation. Findings of the study showed that experiencing events together asContinueContinue reading “Impact of Bonding and Memorable Experiences With Family on Happiness”

Impact of a Brief Shared Expressive Writing Activity on Stress

A brief shared writing exercise can enhance communication and reduce self-perceived stress. It can be helpful even for people who have not used journaling or expressive writing in the past. This has been demonstrated when Three-Minute Mental Makeover (3MMM), an expressive writing tool that was developed by a hospital’s narrative medicine group has been evaluated.ContinueContinue reading “Impact of a Brief Shared Expressive Writing Activity on Stress”

Effective Expressive Writing Technique for Group Dynamics and Stress Relief

Expressive writing is the process of self-expression through writing. It is believed to have beneficial effects especially in stress management. Below is one of the expressive writing techniques that’s been proven to be effective. Brief guided writing exercise technique A published paper in 2020 described the effects of Three-Minute Mental Makeover (3MMM), a writing exerciseContinueContinue reading “Effective Expressive Writing Technique for Group Dynamics and Stress Relief”