Expressive Therapeutic Writing

"“Reading Expressive Therapeutic Writing made me want to live forever to be able to try a fraction of the warm and welcoming, exciting and interesting, moving and nourishing writing prompts and suggestions offered by these authors. Krystal and Tamar have shared deeply from their hearts, souls and vast experience generously casting a magical spell that rejuvenates and enlivens the act of writing and gifts it back to us as a power we each have but may have misplaced. If you have ever wondered if you might have anything in you worth writing, read this book and discover your soul. I love this book!” Pat B. Allen, Ph.D., ATR “This book is part treasure trove and part feast! The authors create such an inviting atmosphere to writers of all levels of experience. Those new to the practice will find gentle encouragement, those who have been writing for years will find rich inspiration. They bring you on a journey through many creative possibilities where everything belongs and writing becomes a vibrant act of healing.” Christine Valters Paintner, Ph.D., REACE, online Abbess of Abbey of the Arts and author of over 20 books. “A warm and welcome invitation to everyone, not just the so-called ""gifted and talented,"" to enter the forest of words, with many helpful prompts and suggestions along the way, it is also the heartfelt story of a collaboration between two friends, both skilled practitioners, Krystal and Tamar.” Phillip Lopate, Ph.D. “Krystal Demaine and Tamar Einstein have gone far beyond autoethnography in creating this feast for the senses! The alchemy of their intermodal collaboration features writing as a bridge, container, mirror, and thread in its use across academic, community, and treatment settings. Readers will find sustenance through experiential writing invitations, theoretical and historical wisdom, and case study-based uses of aesthetic feedback, all ensconced in image, film, movement, enactment, and sound. A unique and powerful resource!” Nancy S. Scherlong, LCSW, CHHC, SEP, PTR/CJT-CM, President, International Federation for Biblio-Poetry Therapy and Registered Poetry and Journal Therapist, Psychodrama Practitioner"