{"id":2730,"date":"2014-09-29T12:02:19","date_gmt":"2014-09-29T12:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/self-help-4-stroke-plugin-upgrade.local\/?p=2730"},"modified":"2015-05-29T11:00:20","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T11:00:20","slug":"writing-the-wrongs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=2730","title":{"rendered":"Writing Therapy &#8211; You and Your Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes writing about emotionally upsetting events can be helpful. Why don&#8217;t you select the sound clip below to find out more about this.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/204320668%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-FadcE&amp;color=990066&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\"><\/iframe><div id=\"wp-spoiler-1\" class=\"wp-spoiler wpui-hashable wpui-narrow wpui-styles\" data-style=\"wpui-narrow\">  <h3 class=\"wp-spoiler-title wpui-hashable fade-true slide-true open-false\">View text alternative<\/h3><div class=\"wpui-hidden wp-spoiler-content\"><\/p>\n<p>When people experience major life changes, or emotionally upsetting events the natural tendency is to want to tell someone. Although, this can help it can sometimes be difficult to make the step from wishing to tell someone and actually sharing. Some prefer to be more private or not bother others. There can be a fear of being judged, rejected, or giving the wrong impression. This is why opting to write about your deepest thoughts and\u00a0feelings can be helpful.<br \/>\nWriting about your deepest thoughts and feelings, particularly in a structured story-like manner,\u00a0 may help to put\u00a0in order muddled moments and thoughts and bring about a new level of insight, and understanding.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to try writing your own emotional story, think about an event that has\/is emotionally upsetting for you. You could\u00a0use a\u00a0laptop, tablet or pen and paper, whatever works for you. \u00a0We suggest you have a look at <a href=\"\/?p=4115\"><strong>frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/a> on the next page first and then follow our 3 day guide on how to approach this in a structured way. By following the guide you will get the\u00a0most out of this experience; why don&#8217;t you set some time aside to have a word with yourself and create your own story.<\/div>  <\/div><!-- end div.wp-spoiler --> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"tricols\">\n<li><a title=\"Writing day 1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=4130\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing_day1_IMG.jpg\" alt=\"writing_day1_IMG\" width=\"179\" height=\"179\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing_day1_IMG.jpg 179w, https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing_day1_IMG-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><strong>Writing: Day 1<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Writing day 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=4132\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing_day2_IMG.jpg\" alt=\"writing_day2_IMG\" width=\"179\" height=\"179\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing_day2_IMG.jpg 179w, https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing_day2_IMG-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><strong>Writing: Day 2<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Writing day 3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=4138\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing_day3_IMG.jpg\" alt=\"writing_day3_IMG\" width=\"179\" height=\"179\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing_day3_IMG.jpg 179w, https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing_day3_IMG-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><strong>Writing: Day 3<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"brainwave\">\n<h3>Key point<\/h3>\n<p>Writing therapy can help to bring about a new level of understanding and order to upsetting events in life.<br \/>\nRemember you can choose to write with pen and paper, laptop or tablet. Whatever works for you.<br \/>\nWe suggest you also have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=4115\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">frequently asked questions<\/a> on writing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_notepad.jpg\" alt=\"icon_notepad\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6442\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_laptop.jpg\" alt=\"icon_laptop\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6441\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_tablet.jpg\" alt=\"icon_tablet\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6443\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes writing about emotionally upsetting events can be helpful. Why don&#8217;t you select the sound clip below to find out more about this. Writing: Day 1 Writing: Day 2 Writing: Day 3 Key point Writing therapy can help to bring about a new level of understanding and order to upsetting events in life. 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