Opening Up : The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions by James W. Pennebaker (1997, Trade Paperback) (1990, 1997). This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions (New York: Guilford Press, 2012), 12. Anyone who has ever entrusted a troubling secret to a journal, or mourned a broken heart with a friend, knows the feeling of relief that expressing painful emotions can bring. He seems to start rambling on around the last 1/3 of the book, as if he didn't really know how to wrap it up cleanly. The Guilford Press; Second edition (August 8, 1997), Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2010. Oakland, California: New Harbinger, 2004. I’ve made no secret that reading on paper has become harder. Unable to add item to List. Start by marking “Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Acquisto verificato Dr. Pennebaker's Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions presents the results of his psychological research on writing, confession, and the links between emotional and physical health. Repr. Shop now. Anyone who has ever entrusted a troubling secret to a journal, or mourned a broken heart with a friend, knows the feeling of relief that expressing painful emotions... Free shipping over $10. By chapter 6 I had to go back to the beginning to remind myself what the purpose of this book was actually supposed to be. He and his students are exploring the links between emotional experiences, natural language, and physical and mental health. I'm a firm believer in the power of journaling. Really great book. By James W. Pennebaker, PhD. Buy, rent or sell. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Too long and too much reading for me. It was just okay really. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions is only available in paper format, but at some point, there’s such a critical mass of people referring to James W. Pennebaker’s work that … "So talk about it, and if it seems no one is listening, then write it down. Readers' Most Anticipated Books of January. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions - starting at $1.96. It's practical and easy to do and understanding the psychology behind the method really makes it easier to do. ", "Pennebaker buttresses conclusions based on his extensive research with case studies, which include not only cases of individuals but of entire cities....I found them to be engaging and useful...He does an exemplary job of walking the fine line between a professional volume and a trade book...Pennebaker's research has already made a valuable contribution to the study of psychological processes in health, and this book pulls together his findings and speculations about this fascinating line of work. October 26, 2020 / 0 Comments / in Book Review, Psychology / by Robert Bogue. His research on stress, emotion, and health has been funded by the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health, and has resulted in the publication of over 100 articles and 7 books. Publication Date: August 8, 1997 Pennebaker began his research by studying the relationship between trauma, such as childhood sexual abuse, and later health problems. no clear direction of thought or argument. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Really great book. He then looks at confession in different contexts and how it can shape how we interpret our experiencs. It formed part of the reading list for Uni and one that I thought would be appropriate for a particular module.I'm not a big fan of American self help books which this is. JW Pennebaker. ISBN 978-1-57230-238-9; Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma and Emotional Upheaval. Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016. Pennebaker, J.W. Opening up: The healing power of expressing emotions (Rev. I understand that the general overall arching topic of this book incorporates many sub-disciplines, but there was no evidence of the author's intend to make any connections between the sub-disciplines and the concept of writing for personal development. Opening up: The Healing Power of Confiding in Others. 3051 * 1997: The development and psychometric properties of LIWC2015. This book presents evidence that personal self-disclosure is not only good for our emotional health, but boosts our physical health as well. Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2013. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. His writings of the inhibited personality, and the sociological approach to cities stimulates discussion, but is a bit limited. New books! New York: Guilford, 1997. Buy a cheap copy of Opening Up: The Healing Power of... book by James W. Pennebaker. New year! Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Opening Up by Writing It Down, Third Edition: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This author is very wordy. I'll read more. This author is very wordy. It will become cheaper to correct global warming U:p to deal with the consequences, enough so to overwhelm political considerations, sometime in the next 100 years. It takes him at least three quarters of the way thru the book to get to the 'meat and potatoes '. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Opening Up, Second Edition: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions by James W. Pennebaker (Paperback) Download Opening Up, Second Edition: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions or Read Opening Up, Second Edition: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions online books in PDF, EPUB and Mobi Format. If Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions so wrong and evil and againts everything, why isn039;t it taught to us that homosexuality is wrong and unnatural and a choice. Furthermore, half of the chapters in this book have been previously published in another book composed by Pennebaker, making the reader feel a bit cheated of their money. In Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions, James Pennebaker explains his research on inhibition and the healing power of expressing emotions. Abstract. by The Guilford Press, Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2013. He talks about the value of writing, the social variables including who we disclose to and how we are affected as listeners. New York: Morrow, 1990. Scientific validation for the benefits of journaling, Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2000. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. That said, his research brings some fascinating insights, but a good amount of it remains correlational. He exp. Anyone who has ever entrusted a troubling secret to a journal, or mourned a broken heart with a friend, knows the feeling of relief that expressing painful emotions can bring. 17.J. And finally, the benefits of writing on well-being. This book presents astonishing evidence that personal self-disclosure is not only good for our emotional health, but boosts our physical health as well. opening up the healing power of expressing emotions presents the results of his psychological research on writing confession and the links between emotional and physical health i appreciated the intellectual honesty of this book yes writing about your deepest emotions can help your health but so can psychotherapy and talking with friends James W. Pennebaker, Ph.D., in his book, Opening Up, The Healing Power of Expressing Emotion, describes a study of unemployed men. Pennebaker's studies of people who wrote about their deepest traumas and hurts demonstrate that expressing feelings is helpful and healing. Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering f, The Secret Life of Pronouns: What Our Words Say About Us, Writing as a Way of Healing: How Telling Our Stories Transforms Our Lives, Opening Up: The Healing Power of Confiding in Others, Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships, The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics). "Opening Up is a revelation--a fascinating account of the science of expressive writing, from two researchers on the front lines of discovery. New York: Guilford, 1997. The men who wrote about losing their jobs found new jobs much more quickly than the two control groups. People who participated in the studies showed improved immune function as measured by doctor visits compared to controls groups who didn't journal or who journaled about daily events and omitted their feelings. I've found it helpful in my own personal development and working through difficult times and dilemmas as well as in that of my clients. I highly recommend it to anyone dealing with these kinds of issues but just be prepared to get bored toward the end. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Opening up: The healing power of expressing emotions. This book presents astonishing evidence that personal self-disclosure is not only good for our emotional health… The Guilford Press, 9781572302389, 249pp. Pennebaker's research explores how inhibition hurts us compared to confrontation which although painful at first can ultimately benefit us. I appreciated the intellectual honesty of this book. James W. Pennebaker, Ph.D., in his book, Opening Up, The Healing Power of Expressing Emotion, describes a study of unemployed men. He explores how different thinking styles affect our self-disclosure and coping, as well as the timeline of trauma coping. Isbn 9781572302389 - opening up : the healing power of Find 9781572302389 Opening Up : The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions 2nd Edition by Pennebaker at over 30 bookstores. cure illness as part of healing methods:). I like how this book is very evidence-based and thus has great appeal to the intellectuals and skeptics. Dr. Pennebaker's Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions presents the results of his psychological research on writing, confession, and the links between emotional and physical health. Through his years of research, Pennebaker has found that “holding back or inhibiting our thoughts and feelings can be hard work,” which can ultimately “place people at risk for both major and minor diseases,” “while confronting our deepest … He describes his experiment that show the benefits of writing about traumatic events for different circumstances: a traumatic event in the past, a secret that one cannot share with others, a natural disaster that crossed one's life. 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