What kinds of partnerships/organizations are a good match for therapeutic writing workshops?
One of the benefits of incorporating writing groups into developmental and clinical settings is its versatility: because we human beings remember, express and understand our lives through story, writing is a natural, cost-effective match for many different kinds of services. For example: Community and developmental organizations are a great fit—community education, multi-cultural awareness groups, immigrant/refugee services, senior citizen activity clubs, and personal growth groups. In clinical settings where a licensed therapist is present (this is the law in MN), therapeutic writing can have a powerfully positive impact in the areas of addiction, eating disorder treatment, depression/anxiety, PTSD, and in other settings where people are addressing traumatic events or situations. Additionally, any practice that addresses the health of the whole person—body, mind and spirit—can make an excellent partnership with therapeutic writing: yoga retreats; classes that address our relationship
