Soooooo? How'd you do with your list? Yes, I just had to start things off just . . . like . . . that. Because if you're anything like me, it's easy to put assignments off to another day when they're more convenient to deal with. Until that convenient day conveniently NEVER comes. And, I … Continue reading Problem Recognition: Let the List Making Continue
Let’s talk about problem recognition, shall we? I mean . . . the very initial stage of working on healing your relationship with yourself is getting to what it is that needs healing. (Hey, probably sounds kind of unnatural to say it like that – “relationship with yourself.” I know. But, what I'm discussing today … Continue reading Writing Therapy Starts With Problem Recognition
Hey there, my writing buddies. Back at you with some writing inspiration. At least, I hope that's what you experience when you come to Degrees of Maternity. Because, I truly want you to feel inspired to write -- for YOU and no one else. Therapeutic writing for self should be a personal thing. You know? … Continue reading About Guided (Prompted) Writing
. . . is that it's supposed to make you feel better. That's the simplified version of the whole outcome of participating in this activity. So, I've attempted to uncomplicate the psychology of therapeutic writing by suggesting that problem resolution should be the impetus for engaging in this form of writing in the first place. … Continue reading The Psychology Behind Therapeutic Writing . . .
Last blog post, Write to Communicate to Yourself, I included a poll for you wonderful folks to complete, regarding where we should start in our “therapeutic writing to ourselves” journey. However, I’ve heard nothing but crickets thus far. Well, not literal crickets. And, not even crickets. It’s just been complete silence that I’ve experienced, really. … Continue reading Creating Your Writing Therapy Environment
Write it like you mean it! That's how I'm going to start this discussion. Because when it comes to writing to yourself, you owe it to yourself to be honest with yourself. (How many times can I say "yourself?") Really, what I'm trying to say is that you might as well be honest with yourself … Continue reading Write to Communicate to Yourself
My goal to incentivize you to write has taken on a brand-new but exciting undertone. A different direction – I know – but trek along with me, because we’re going to go all out with using written communication to improve our relationship with self and others. It’s a needful time to do so, too. And … Continue reading Writing as a Communication Enhancer
The following 5 sentences aren't included in the 25, so don't start counting just yet. In this blog post, I'm attempting to break down therapeutic writing into a few bite-sized nuggets of information -- just to give you some insight into the world of Degrees of Maternity for the upcoming months. We're going to explore … Continue reading What is Writing Therapy in 25 Sentences?
I missed you all! Yes, I literally missed you and went MIA these past two Fridays due to being on a REAL vacation. And just so you know, the last REAL vacation I went on was with my daughter back in May 2019 (before COVID hit hard here in the US). Toodlez (my daughter) and … Continue reading Returning from a Creative Vacation
I missed last Monday's reading-writing incentives discussion, but I was just itching to bring this topic out today, because it'll quite possibly be my last Monday posting for some time as I'm working to adjust my schedule for my content writing services I'm rolling out. I have a new client I'll be offering these services … Continue reading Incentivizing the Writer: Journaling is a Good Starting Place
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