Opening Up by Writing It Down
Third Edition
How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain
James W. Pennebaker and Joshua M. Smyth
A Paperback Originale-bookprint + e-book
A Paperback Original
orderJuly 15, 2016
ISBN 9781462524921
Price: $16.95 210 Pages
Size: 6" x 9"
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Expressing painful emotions is hard—yet it can actually improve our mental and physical health. This lucid, compassionate book has introduced tens of thousands of readers to expressive writing, a simple yet powerful self-help technique grounded in scientific research. Leading experts James W. Pennebaker and Joshua M. Smyth describe how taking just a few minutes to write about deeply felt personal experiences or problems may help you:
- Heal old emotional wounds
- Feel a greater sense of well-being
- Decrease stress
- Improve relationships
- Boost your immune system