Expressive writing is life-based writing that focuses on authentic expression of lived experience, with resultant insight, growth and skill-building. Research shows that expressive writing can help in the development of emotional intelligence, better choice-making, and healthy coping skills.
In this remarkable collection, 11 experts from education and community service join to offer compelling guidance on applied practice. You’ll discover
a model for a poetry group for youth at risk;how to help students develop inner resources through metaphor;a “photovoice” project to help at-risk students stay in school; how storytelling develops emotional intelligence in primary school children; a method that helps teachers become more confident writers;how expressive writing can help teachers manage stress and avoid burn-out;expressive writing as change agent for communities;the benefits and limitations of writing programs in prisons and jails;hip-hop as “the pen of the people”;finding a writing group; writing with others;the ethics and standards of practice for expressive writing in the classroom and community;guidance for all levels of learners: Primary, teens, college-age, adult; professional development, personal growth.
Whether you are a teacher, a counselor, a facilitator, or a writer you’ll find this volume an invaluable and innovative resource for expressive writing in the classroom and in the community.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 1 in the It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing Series. See all It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing books here.
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