"There's been much research about the healing effects of writing. What writing does is connect these two parts of the brain that normally don't talk to each other. Every time someone says, 'Oh, this is gonna sound crazy' I know they're about to say something profound and true," says writing instructor Anais Salibian. Many studies have shown that it's emotionally healing for survivors to write about traumatic events that took place. Research done by Dr. James Pennebaker shows that there are actual health benefits from writing about unresolved experiences. Listen to the show to learn more.

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