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Restorative Writing (Episode 61)

Season 7, Ep. 61
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Writing instructors Ellen and Miranda join Kacy and Claire for this month's special episode and bonus episode on restorative writing. Restorative writing is when writing becomes a vehicle for transforming pain into engagement. Learn more about what restorative writing is, how to practice restorative writing, and how to use it as a vehicle to understand and process individual and/or community trauma. Ultimately, restorative writing can help writers discover ways to heal and overcome those challenges through social change.


The latter half of the episode contains a follow-along restorative writing activity. If you've already listened to this episode and would like to just participate in the activity again, check out our #61 bonus episode.


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