A Science-Supported Journaling Protocol to Improve Mental & Physical Health

November 20, 2023 1h 36m 16 chapters

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Chapters (16)

0:00 Journaling Protocol for Mental & Physical Health 7:16 Journaling & Confronting Traumatic Events 11:25 Tool: Expressive Writing 14:38 Morning Notes, Gratitude Journaling, Diary Journaling 18:09 Tool: Consecutive Writing Bouts; Trauma Definition 24:38 Low Expressors vs. High Expressors 29:29 Tools: Language, Vocabulary & Emotion; Analyzing Writing 35:02 Tool: Writing Session Tips 41:02 Positive Mental & Physical Benefits 46:45 Expressive Writing & Immune Function; Brain-Body Connection 58:10 Neuroplasticity, Prefrontal Cortex & Subcortical Structures 1:05:00 Structured Writing, Trauma & Narratives; Truth-Telling 1:08:56 Neuroplasticity, Truth-Telling & Relief from Trauma 1:15:47 Honesty, Brain Activity & Narratives 1:22:01 Overcoming Trauma & the Brain; Stress, Emotions & Honesty

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