Therapeutic Dimensions of Autobiography in Creative Writing
Book Details
- Publisher : Jessica Kingsley
- Published : 2000
- Category :
Expressive Arts Therapies - Category 2 :
Culture and Psychoanalysis - Catalogue No : 10268
- ISBN 13 : 9781853027475
- ISBN 10 : 1853027472
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Therapeutic Dimensions of Autobiography in Creative Writing brings together theory and practice from psychoanalysis, literary and cultural studies and the growing field of creative writing studics. It highlights the importance of autobiographical writing not only as an opening into fiction writing, but also as a powerful therapeutic tool. Celia Hunt discusses how autobiographical fiction can be used in therapeutic work by art therapists, psychotherapists and creative writing tutors, as well as in personal development by writers of any kind. She draws up guidelines for a successful course on autobiography and creative writing, and presents case studies and practical ideas for writing about the self She shows how writing autobiographical fiction can help people to explore significant events and relationships in their lives. Finding a writing voice in this way clarifies and strengthens the writerÆs sense of identity, leading to a fuller realisation of his or her potential in life.
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