Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing

Baikie, Karen A.; Wilhelm, Kay

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“…The authors observed that the participants with more severe symptoms and co-morbid depression were less likely to comply with homework tasks. This is concerning as CBT-based approaches are not as successful without a homework component (Kazantzis & Lampropoulos, 2002) and this may be especially so for clients with a trauma history (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005). As a consequence, even though CBT is efficacious for PTSD patients it may not be the most appropriate treatment (Scott & Stradling, 1997).…”

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Cognitive behaviour therapy versus eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic disorder – is it all in the homework then?

Lee

2012

European Review of Applied Psychology

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The aim of the present meta-analysis was to determine whether there are any differences between eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy (TFCBT) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with respect to efficacy and efficiency. We performed a comprehensive literature search using several electronic search engines as well as manual searches of other review papers. Eight original studies involving 227 participants were identified in this manner. The results showed no difference between EMDR or TFCBT on measures of PTSD. However, there was a significant advantage for EMDR over TFCBT in reducing depression (Hedge's g= .63). The analysis also indicated a difference in the prescribed homework between the treatments.Meta-regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between hours of homework and gains in depression and PTSD symptoms. Conclusions were confounded by differences between the treatments. These findings are discussed in terms of efficacy and cost-effectiveness. Conflict of interest:The second author receives payments for CBT and EMDR trainings.

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Cognitive behaviour therapy versus eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic disorder – is it all in the homework then?

Lee

2012

European Review of Applied Psychology

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“…Baikie and Wilhelm (2005) describe the growing literature on the benefits of expressive writing over the past 20 years and conclude that overall it has been found to result in improved physical and psychological health. In this study, quotes and themes that emerged from the offenders' journals resulted in a richer description of the men's experiences following labyrinth walking.…”

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Labyrinth Walking in Corrections

Zucker

Sharma

2012

Journal of Addictions Nursing

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A 6 week labyrinth walking program was pilot tested in a correctional setting and goals were to: 1) determine the feasibility of a labyrinth walking curriculum; 2) pilot test measures of health related quality of life (QOL) (pre and post-surveys) and blood pressure; and 3) examine the influence of relationship-centered teaching on subject satisfaction. Relational communication was used as a framework for this study, emphasizing concepts of trust, competency and similarly in the teacher. A pretest/posttest descriptive design was used. The sample was 14 offenders at a Massachusetts county jail. The intervention included six 90 minute sessions, composed of a lecture, a labyrinth walk, and journal writing. Measures included a demographic survey; pre and post session walk blood pressures; pre and post program QOL measures; and a post program measure of satisfaction. The sample was 57% Caucasian, 36% Hispanic, and 7% African American, with an average age of 34, mostly high school educated and single. Drug of choice was alcohol with age of use at 12 and 1/2 years. Seventy-nine percent were previously incarcerated more than twice. QOL data were not changed pre to post. BP data trended in a healthy direction from weeks 1 to 6. Satisfaction with the teacher and the program was high. The labyrinth walking pilot program was proven feasible, low cost and satisfying for the participants. Recommendations for future studies are discussed.

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“…Por un lado la facilitación de una experiencia emocional, bloqueada anteriormente, junto con la reflexión consciente del significado que se ha descubierto a través de esta experiencia (Baikie y Wilhelm, 2005;Elliott et al, 2003;Greenberg, Warwar y Malcolm, 2008;Pennebaker, 1997). Mientras que, por otro lado, permite la posibilidad de cambiar, a través del proceso de reconsolidación, los engramas de memoria anteriormente consolidados (Schiller et al, 2010;Walker et al, 2003;Xue et al, 2012).…”

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La terapia de la coherencia: un enfoque constructivista apoyado por la neurociencia contemporánea

2016

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ResumenEn el presente artículo se describe la terapia de la coherencia (TC). Con el fin de presentar este enfoque se realiza una breve descripción del constructivismo y su influencia tanto en la TC, como en la psicoterapia en general. Se continúa con la explicación detallada de la historia, teoría y metodología de la TC. Se describe también la reconsolidación de la memoria, un fenómeno descubierto recientemente en el campo de la neurociencia que parece ocurrir en el proceso de la TC y se presentan sus implicaciones para la psicoterapia. Se utiliza un breve estudio de caso para explicar el proceso de la TC de forma práctica. Finalmente, se describe el estado acual y el futuro de este enfoque terapéutico.Palabras clave: terapia de la coherencia; constructivismo. AbstractCoherence therapy (CT) is described in the present article. Constructivism´s influence on psychotherapy in general and on CT specifically is discussed briefly, followed by a detailed presentation of CT´s history, theory and methodology. Memory reconsolidation, a recently discovered phenomenon which is stated to occur in CT process, is described as well together with its implications for psychotherapy field. A brief case study is presented to show CT´s process in practice and the future and limitations of CT are discussed in the final part of the article.

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Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing

Cited by 331 publications

References 62 publications

Cognitive behaviour therapy versus eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic disorder – is it all in the homework then?

Cognitive behaviour therapy versus eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic disorder – is it all in the homework then?

Labyrinth Walking in Corrections

La terapia de la coherencia: un enfoque constructivista apoyado por la neurociencia contemporánea

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