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. 2008 Jun;5(6):56-61.

A Proposal for Including Patient-Generated Web-based Creative Writing Material into Psychotherapy: Advantages and Challenges

Timothy Lawver  1
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A Proposal for Including Patient-Generated Web-based Creative Writing Material into Psychotherapy: Advantages and Challenges

Timothy Lawver. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2008 Jun.

Abstract

Creative writing presents both a challenging and promising modality for psychotherapy. Though it has been used in various settings, the application within a session can be difficult. This case study presents a use of a web-based format to engage a resistant patient through her creative writing. Benefits and potential pitfalls of using a patient's writing in therapy are discussed.

Keywords: creative writing; creative writing and psychotherapy; ficlets; internet; therapy; writing.

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