expressive writing

Anxiety, anger, shame, and depression can cause significant disruptions in our lives. In this episode, Pastor Eric Cepin and his wife Susan Cepin introduce a transformative writing method they have developed to assist individuals in navigating through their anxieties and fears. This approach draws heavily on the concept that our neurobiology undergoes changes when we engage in expressive writing about our anxieties. The expressive writing exercise showcased in this episode incorporates the trinitarian prayer process, which is one of the listening practices utilized by the Village community. To access the expressive writing guide, learn more about the trinitarian prayer process, and explore additional recommended resources, please follow the link provided below.

"Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of the esteemed members of the Village Church, each episode is thoughtfully crafted to address the challenges and opportunities for meaningful change in our cities.

With a holistic approach to healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can take to make a difference.

Join hosts Adrienne Crawford, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as they navigate the complexities of our communities with wisdom, grace, and a deep commitment to positive change. Through their engaging discussions, listeners will be inspired to become active participants in healing the city and creating a brighter, healthier future for all.

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Sid has been let down by a close friend. We lean on psychology to understand why this situation stresses him. Then see how a psychological tool helps him process this setback and deal with it using his intellect.

Concepts discussed include thought suppression, rumination, expressive writing, coherent self-narrative, and journaling. 

Psychologists discussed include Dr. Timothy Wilson, Dr. Daniel Wegner, Jamie Pennebaker, Susan Nolen-Hoeksema.

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The three of us sit down to talk about some healthy ways to cope with overwhelm, aka “trauma”. We talk through a calming exercise and discuss how writing can be helpful. Join us for tips to improve your mental health during this stressful season! 

Resources related to this episode:
Waking the Tiger book
The Body Keeps the Score book
Boundaries book
Questions from Expressive Writing, Word That Heal book :

Number question A-D between 0-10 with the following parameters:

0-Not at all 5- Somewhat 10- A great deal

A.    _______To what degree did you express your deepest thoughts and feelings?

B.    _______To what degree do you currently feel sad or upset?

C.    _______To what degree do you currently feel happy?

D.    _______To what degree was today’s writing valuable and meaningful for you?

E.     Briefly describe how your writing went today so you can refer to this later. 

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In this episode, Dr. Denis’ gives you lots of ideas for incorporating writing into your therapy work and interviews Teresa Prendes-Walls. You’ll also hear an inspiring research segment from Rachel.

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Dr. Hanscom is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and the Founder of the non-profit Puget Sound Spine Society. He’s treated chronic pain patients, but he also went through 13 years of intense chronic pain himself. He then made a full recovery and developed a self-directed program that helps those in chronic pain minimize or even eliminate their chronic pain

We discuss the specifics of that program, along with how writing, story-telling, and bias can affect one’s chronic pain.

This interview was conducted as part of the mindbody mini-series (episodes 006 - 008). 

Music: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted)  (CC BY 4.0)

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