Creative Writing

by Mark Pearson, Helen Foster

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781837533756
Publisher:	Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date:	07/30/2024
Series:	Arts for Health
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

Mark Pearson is Assistant Professor in mental health at the University of Nottingham, with a clinical background as a mental health nurse. He is a researcher within the area of health humanities.

Helen Foster is a writer and researcher in creative narrative practices. Her research explores the processes of writing and oral storytelling as wellbeing tools.

Table of 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