Creative writing / authored by Mark Pearson (Assistant Professor in Mental Health, University of Nottingham) and Helen Foster (Researcher in creative narrative practices).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pearson, Mark, author.

Foster, Helen, author.

Series:

Arts for health.

Arts for health

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Creative writing--Psychological aspects.

Creative writing.

Mental health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Emerald 2024

Leeds, England : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2024]

Summary:

Diving into this beloved practice, Creative Writing explores how the written word can be used as a therapeutic tool in pursuit of improved mental health and wellbeing. Exploring a variety of settings, including group writing, writing alone, and even workshopping online, pracademic duo Mark Pearson and Helen Foster design and deliver a series of contemporary case studies related to mental health, menopause, mindfulness and psychosis. Imagining new, introspective outlets for the support of mental and physical wellbeing, Pearson and Foster draw on their clinical and archival expertise to equip both healthcare professionals and general readers to unleash their creativity and unlock the comfort and creativity that putting pen to paper can bring.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Definitions and a brief history of writing for health and well-being

Chapter 2. Why is writing good for you?

Chapter 3. Connecting with creative writing for health

Chapter 3a. Writing in groups

Chapter 3b. Writing by yourself, for yourself

Chapter 3c. Writing in a healthcare setting

Chapter 3d. Writing as a writer

Chapter 4. Creative writing for health in practice: case studies

Chapter 4a. case study 1: Surviving by Storytelling: online poetry and mental health workshops / Mark Pearson

Chapter 4b. case Study 2: Writing the menopause / Helen Foster

Chapter 4c. case Study 3: Mindful writing in an adult learning context / Helen Foster

Chapter 4d. case study 4: Creative writing and psychosis / Mark Pearson

Chapter 5. An ethical approach

Chapter 6. Final thoughts.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Pearson, Mark Creative Writing

ISBN:

9781837533725

1837533725

9781837533749

1837533741