Write to Heal

Writing is more than an artful expression; it is an important and valuable part of a healing process. Sixty to ninety percent of physician visits are stress related and considering that our bodies have the potential to express as many as 1500 physiological reactions to stress, writing is a critical medicinal tool for uncovering and discovering underlying causes of illness. Through the act of writing the subconscious mind releases pertinent information that is needed for the recovery of wellness. Write to Heal is an easy-to-read valuable tool for using the act of writing as a healing modality. Included in this publication are studies that have documented the power of writing in the reduction of painful symptoms and underlying areas of illness-causing distress. Included in Write to Heal are writing prompts, descriptions for how to begin exploring underlying causes of illness, and techniques to make writing for healing manageable.Every pharmacist should give a copy of Write to Heal with each prescription.

Jan Marquart LCSW is a dynamic psychotherapist who has been implementing writing as a healing tool for over three decades, both in her own life and that of her clients. She currently teaches on-line writing workshops to help victims of PTSD.