The trans-autobiographical writing in the psychiatric context

Barbieri, Gian Luca; Musetti, Alessandro

doi:10.1080/08893675.2018.1467819

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“…In order to achieve this, it seems important to trust the authors and the participants, and provide opportunities to develop the activities in ways they are comfortable with. This is in line with prior research that shows that it is important that psychiatric patients who are invited to engage in writing, are free to decide what to write about (Barbieri & Musetti, 2018;Van Lith et al, 2011). While it seems beneficial for individuals outside mental health care to write about traumatic experiences (Pennebaker, 1997), individuals in emotional turmoil or crisis should not be encouraged to write about difficulties (DeSalvo, 1999).…”

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Creative writing at a Swedish psychiatric inpatient clinic. Perspectives from the authors who guided the patients. An interview study

Punzi

2020

Journal of Poetry Therapy

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Creative writing might support recovery and wellbeing of patients with mental distress. Writing activities often take place in communities, social service facilities, or outpatient care, including psychotherapy. Hospitalized individuals however also need meaningful activities. Therefore, a one-year creative writing project was established at a Swedish psychiatric inpatient clinic. Creative writing workshops were led by established authors. The purpose was to provide opportunities for patients to develop their writing, support recovery, and offer meaningful activities. This study is based on interviews with the four authors who led the activities. The aim of the study was to understand the prerequisites and possibilities of integrating creative writing activities, led by authors, at psychiatric inpatient clinics. The authors sensed that a high level of flexibility was needed during workshops. Moreover, the time frame and the room need to be adapted to writing activities. Moreover, they described meaningful and supportive encounters, belonging, and joy. Clinical recommendations are presented.

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Creative writing at a Swedish psychiatric inpatient clinic. Perspectives from the authors who guided the patients. An interview study

Punzi

2020

Journal of Poetry Therapy

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“…This required some imagination, but it was specified that it could be accomplished by recalling heroic tales of survival from literature, film, or the media. The story could be outlandish, introduce rescuers, invoke her Super Hero superpowers, or realistically use self-defense, martial arts, weaponry, and/or the help of well-trained defenders such as the military or law enforcement combining autobiographical and fictional narrative (Barbieri and Musetti, 2018). Grace wrote the following:…”

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The long wave of COVID-19: a case report using Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for COVID-19-related nightmares after admission to intensive care unit

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IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic caused several psychological consequences for the general population. In particular, long-term and persistent psychopathological detriments were observed in those who were infected by acute forms of the virus and need specialistic care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) has shown promising results in managing nightmares of patients with different traumas, but it has never been used with patients admitted to ICUs for severe COVID-19 despite this experience being considered traumatic in the literature.MethodsThe purpose of this case study is to describe the application of a four-session IRT for the treatment of COVID-related nightmares in a female patient after admission to the ICU. A 42-year-old Caucasian woman who recovered from a pulmonary rehabilitation program reported shortness of breath, dyspnea, and everyday life difficulties triggered by the long-COVID syndrome. She showed COVID-related nightmares and signs of post-traumatic symptoms (i.e., hyperarousal, nightmares, and avoidance of triggers associated with the traumatic situation). Psychological changes in the aftermath of a trauma, presence, and intensity of daytime sleepiness, dream activity, sleep disturbances, aspects of sleep and dreams, and symptoms of common mental health status are assessed as outcomes at the baseline (during the admission to pneumology rehabilitation) at 1-month (T1) and 3-month follow-up (T2). Follow-up data were collected through an online survey.ResultsBy using IRT principles and techniques, the patient reported a decrease in the intensity and frequency of bad nightmares, an increase in the quality of sleep, and post-traumatic growth, developing a positive post-discharge.ConclusionImagery rehearsal therapy may be effective for COVID-19-related nightmares and in increasing the quality of sleep among patients admitted to the ICU for the treatment of COVID-19. Furthermore, IRT could be useful for its brevity in hospital settings.

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Writing poems: a waste of time or a savior of life – an autoethnographic exploration

Sharma

2020

Journal of Poetry Therapy

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The trans-autobiographical writing in the psychiatric context

Cited by 3 publications

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Creative writing at a Swedish psychiatric inpatient clinic. Perspectives from the authors who guided the patients. An interview study

Creative writing at a Swedish psychiatric inpatient clinic. Perspectives from the authors who guided the patients. An interview study

The long wave of COVID-19: a case report using Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for COVID-19-related nightmares after admission to intensive care unit

Writing poems: a waste of time or a savior of life – an autoethnographic exploration

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