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Análise Psicológica

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Abstract

FIGUEIRAS, Maria João  and  MARCELINO, Dália. Escrita terapêutica em contexto de saúde: Uma breve revisão. Aná. Psicológica [online]. 2008, vol.26, n.2, pp.327-334. ISSN 0870-8231.

This article includes a brief revision of the expressive writing paradigm and its application in health settings. It also refers the relevance of the cognitive and emotional factors for making sense of life experiences through the use of expressive writing, highlighting the benefits or difficulties concerning its use. The way in which we use the words in expressive writing gives important information concerning the individual and it is also an important aspect to differentiate between significant and usual themes. The social sharing of emotions can also contribute to build memories concerning significant events. Moreover, the expressive writing of these emotions can promote cognitive processing in order to make sense of the event. Using the expressive writing as a therapeutic tool in health contexts, either as self-help, or in combination with other techniques can have an important contribution for health outcomes.

Keywords : Expressive writing; social sharing; emotion.

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