Category Archives: Depression

Writing in depression

Posted on 05/05/2013 by Carol Ross

Someone who just commented on a post has asked me to give my thoughts on how to approach writing alone, rather than in a group, while depressed. This post is my response to that comment. Before I give my thoughts … Continue reading →

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Horses for courses

Posted on 27/10/2012 by Carol Ross

Different kinds of writing can help our wellbeing depending on how we are feeling and thinking. Writing to bring calm, relieve anxiety or stress – mindful writing is good for this and here are some examples: 1) Freewriting about the sounds around … Continue reading →

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Reflection on writing group 13th September 2012

Posted on 20/09/2012 by Carol Ross

This was really two one-to-one sessions rather than a group. One woman joined me for the hour of the group then another arrived 5 minutes before the end (because of another appointment). The second woman didn’t write anything, as she … Continue reading →

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Reflection on one patient

Posted on 25/07/2012 by Carol Ross

I worked with Graham for the last 3 months of his admission to an adult mental health unit.  During that time he came to my writing group on 9 occasions. Several times he told me that they were the highlight of his … Continue reading →

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