Emotionally Expressive Writing and Health Workshop

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced
Teacher/Instructor: Dr. Kate Collie
Term: Winter 2009
Seats: 20
Fee: $155 + $7.75 = $162.75

Course Description:

'' Emotionally Expressive Writing and Health (15 hours)

How is it that writing about emotionally charged subjects for twenty minutes a day for four days can bring health benefits that are still apparent months or years later? The findings of recent research about emotionally expressive writing have been stunning - and mystifying. What accounts for the improvements in immune function, the reduced frequency of doctors’ visits and the amelioration of illness symptoms that can come from such a small amount of writing, even for people with limited writing skills? And why are the effects stronger for men? In this hands-on workshop, we will try some unusual writing exercises as we consider these surprising findings, their implications for health promotion, and the intriguing theories that may explain them. No previous experience is required.
This course is co-sponsored with the Cross Cancer Institute and with the support of Arts and Humanities in Health and Medicine Program, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta.

3590wi1 6 Wed., Mar. 18 to Apr. 22, 6:30� pm

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Phone:780.492.2408 / 780.492.1857

School Address:

Liberal Studies
Faculty of Extension
2-200 Enterprise Square
10230 Jasper Avenue


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