The goal of this course is to examine the practice of expressive writing and the research investigating the potential of writing to maintain physical and mental health.
Course Publication Date:
May 30, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Ray Lengel RN, FNP, MS |
| Course No: | JOUR051319 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Career and Self
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Professional Issues
Psychiatric & Mental Health
Women's Health
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Learning Objectives
- List three examples from history wherein writing or literature has been used as a medical intervention.
- Discuss the format of expressive writing for a patient
- Discuss the research about the physiological benefits of expressive writing.
- List five mental health/stress reduction benefits related to journaling for both patients and health professionals.