Opening Up by Writing It Down by Unknown Author -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Praise for Opening Up by Writing It Down Authors' Note Introduction CHAPTER 1: "Shh . . . It’s a Secret"

CHAPTER 2: The Invention of the Expressive Writing Approach

CHAPTER 3: What’s on Your Mind?

The Role of Talking in Achieving Catharsis versus Insight The Case of Joey The Letting-Go Experience The Physiology of Inhibition and Confession: Heavy Heart, Sweaty Hands The Body's Response to Confession High Disclosers versus Low Disclosers This Is Your Brain on Confession The Laboratory’s Role in Confession

CHAPTER 4: Dealing with Chronic Health Problems Using Expressive Writing

CHAPTER 5: Writing to Clear the Mind

Writing as a Tool for Education Writing to Improve Learning and Health Outcomes Writing as a Boost to Learning and Creativity Diaries, Journals, and Social Media Adding Computers to the Mix The Downside of Writing Final Thoughts on Writing to Clear the Mind

CHAPTER 6: "Get These Thoughts Out of My Head!"

Prisoners of Unwanted Thoughts Building Healthier Thinking: Using Your Brain to Its Full Potential Getting Stupid to Avoid Stress Escaping Uncontrollable Stress From Mindlessness to Mindfulness When We Can't Simply Shake It Off If You Plan to Think Well Tomorrow, You’d Better Get a Good Night’s Sleep—or Else Final Thoughts on Managing Your Thoughts

CHAPTER 7: To Speed Up or Slow Down?

The Natural Sequence of Coping A Brief History of Coping with Trauma The Resilience of People Psychotherapy Is Often Not Needed after a Traumatic Experience The Differences among Traumas: The Special Case of Bereavement Love and Grief: A Temporal Theory Julie versus Ellen: A Comparison of Diaries Is Power Grieving™ or, Perhaps, Power Coping™ in Our Future? Easing the College Transition Caveat Emptor Final Thoughts and Some Important Lessons about Coping

CHAPTER 8: "I’m Here for You... or Am I?"

Talking about and Reacting to Trauma: The Loss of a Loved One The Loss of Social Support after a Loved One Dies Marital Problems Resulting from Shared Traumas Disclosure and Relationship Trauma When Talking to Others Is Helpful versus Not Helpful Choosing a Confidant The Burden of Listening to Others’ Traumas Personal Values Embedded within the Context

CHAPTER 9: How Does Writing Help Us Secure a Healthier and Happier Future?

The Need for Completion and the Search for Meaning Making Sense of Our World Understanding the Unfathomable Losing Your Job: Brian’s Story Looking for the Positive: Benefit Finding The Role of Translating Experiences into Language Summarizing and Sharing Memory to Reduce Stress The Drive toward Self-Expression Expression through Dancing and Drawing Words Matter The Role of Narrative Working Memory, Sleep, and Social Connections Putting It All Together: A Disclosure Process Model

CHAPTER 10: Pulling It All Together

When Should You Engage in Expressive Writing? When Should You Not Engage in Expressive Writing? Is It Necessary to Focus on Traumatic or Negative Experiences? How Often, How Long, and How Much Time between Sessions Is Best? What Role Does Context or Ritual Play? Is Expressive Writing Effective Only for Certain People? Putting It into Practice CODA

Notes

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 9

Bibliography Author and Subject Indexes