Creative Writing and Reading for Groups: Creating with Words, Responding Without Them. A Community Intervention.

Author

Marcela MorgheinsternFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-7-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MAE - Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Elisabeth Kellogg Phd.

Abstract

This thesis explores creative writing and reading groups for therapeutic purposes from historical, research, and neuroscience perspectives. The purpose was to differentiate creative writing and reading from other writing techniques and to incorporate its resources in a community Expressive Arts Therapy intervention. The benefits of reading, writing, and groups for well-being are described. A creative writing experience as a center of an Expressive Arts Therapy intervention was planned and executed, and its description and results are included. The author advocates for the therapeutic possibilities of language when used as a creative tool.

Recommended Citation

Morgheinstern, Marcela, "Creative Writing and Reading for Groups: Creating with Words, Responding Without Them. A Community Intervention." (2024). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 891.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/891