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Tag Archives: How to write your healing story
“Writing is similar to psychotherapy in that emotional disclosure is part of the healing process.”
Some of the people who attend my memoir workshops come to write their family history, others want to write memorable stories, and yet others want to discover meaningful answers to their questions about “life.” This book, written by a psychotherapist, … Continue reading