2009 Wellness & Writing Connections Conference

Writing for better physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Atlanta, GA

"Writing about stressful situations is one of the easiest ways for people to take control of their problems and release negative effects of stress from their bodies and their lives. This conference is a call for writers and other professionals to collaborate and to help people find ways to help themselves and their students, clients, and patients."

Dr. James Pennebaker

The Wellness & Writing Connections Conference attracts people who see therapeutic value in writing memoirs, fiction, creative non fiction, poetry and drama.

Research shows that the heart rate lowers and people are more equipped to fight off infections when they release their worries in writing. In addition to coping better with stressful situations, writing can have positive impact on self-esteem and result in works that can help others overcome their own obstacles.

This first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary conference series brings writers and professionals from different specialties together to explore the connection between overall health and expressive writing as a therapeutic practice.

 

 

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We are honored to have the support of Georgia Tech's Global Learning Center as this year's conference host.

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We are delighted to once again welcome Barnes & Noble as the official book exhibitor for the 2009 conference.