Beschreibung:
The Power of Memoir is a groundbreaking book that presents an innovative step-by-step program using memoir writing on the journey of emotional and physical healing. By drawing on the eight steps outlined in The Power of Memoir, you'll learn how to choose the significant milestones in your life and weave together your personal story. You'll discover how writing your truths and shaping your narrative propel you toward a life-changing transformation. The Power of Memoir offers the tools you need to heal the pain of the past and create a better present and a brighter future.
Foreword (Kathleen Adams). Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part 1 Eight Steps to Writing a Healing Memoir. Step 1 Understanding Your Reasons for Writing. Step 2 Doing Your Research. Step 3 Planning Your Memoir. Step 4 The Psychology of Memoir Writing. Step 5 The Dark Stuff. Step 6 Organizing the Narrative Arc. Step 7 To Publish-or Not. Step 8 The Power of Writing to Heal. Part 2 Spirituality, Therapy, and Stories. Chapter 1 Spirituality, Meditation, and Inner Listening. Chapter 2 For Therapists Who Use the Healing Power of Memoir. Chapter 3 Stories from the Workshops. Epilogue. Resources. Recommended Reading. Reader's Guide. Bibliography. About the Author. Index.