Category Archives: Books

Expressive Writing: Counseling and Healthcare [book]

Posted on 13/11/2015 by Carol Ross

The latest in a series of books on expressive writing has recently been published and I’m delighted to say that it contains a chapter from me. The publisher is R&L Education, and the book editors are Kathleen Adams (who is … Continue reading →

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Writing projects update

Posted on 18/07/2015 by Carol Ross

At last I can tell you a bit more about one of my writing projects. The chapter I was commissioned to write last year was for an American book on expressive writing in counseling and healthcare edited by Kathleen Adams … Continue reading →

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Words for Wellbeing link on Amazon

Posted on 05/03/2015 by Carol Ross

Just a reminder that you can get Words for Wellbeing on Amazon:

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My 200th post – a celebration of Words for Wellbeing

Posted on 28/02/2015 by Carol Ross

This is my 200th post on this blog so I thought I’d make it a celebration of the Words for Wellbeing book. Just to remind you … Words for Wellbeing is a not-for-profit book, published in July 2012, that aims … Continue reading →

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Nursing Standard review of Words for Wellbeing

Posted on 03/02/2015 by Carol Ross

I only just noticed today that the Words for Wellbeing book was reviewed last August in the Nursing Standard! Volume 28, issue 48, page 30. It’s a really positive review written by a retired mental health nurse and he gave … Continue reading →

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My chapter is on its way

Posted on 29/08/2014 by Carol Ross

Today I did my final read through of the chapter on therapeutic writing in mental health I have been writing and I emailed it off to one of the editors this afternoon. Now I just have to wait to see … Continue reading →

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Writing projects

Posted on 26/07/2014 by Carol Ross

I have my non-fiction writing hat on this summer. And I certainly  need a hat on here in the UK at the moment! My short fiction writing and poetry is currently on hold while I work on two non-fiction writing … Continue reading →

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Sane New World

Posted on 26/07/2014 by Carol Ross

I am just starting to read Sane New World by Ruby Wax and have high hopes that reading it will be helpful for the continuing development of my therapeutic writing practice. Ruby Wax has a masters degree in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive … Continue reading →

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New book in the pipeline

Posted on 23/03/2014 by Carol Ross

I’m currently in the process of writing a new writing for wellbeing publication: a self-help booklet aimed at encouraging individuals to write for their wellbeing. The published booklet will be A5 and around 72 pages and also available as an … Continue reading →

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The half price sale on Words for Wellbeing has ended

Posted on 28/11/2013 by Carol Ross

The sale has ended but the 220-page Words for Wellbeing (print) book about writing for wellbeing is still available on Amazon at only £7.50 plus delivery: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/095728490X. Cheers, Carol.

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