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Uncovering Identity in Personal Writing

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on February 9, 2023.)Your relationship with therapeutic writing can be quite intimate if you allow it to naturally function as it should. It’s relationship-like. Writing for personal healing is no new thing, because human beings are no new thing. We’ve been around for a while, and we’ve seen therapeutic writing used in various forms but probably never…See More

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Problem Recognition: Let the List Making Continue

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on February 7, 2023.)Soooooo? How’d you do with your list?Yes, I just had to start things off just . . . like . . . that. Because if you’re anything like me, it’s easy to put assignments off to another day when they’re more convenient to deal with. Until that convenient day conveniently NEVER comes. And, I don’t want you to be anything like me in that…See More

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Writing Therapy Starts With Problem Recognition

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on February 2, 2023.)Let’s talk about problem recognition, shall we? I mean . . . the very initial stage of working on healing your relationship with yourself is getting to what it is that needs healing. (Hey, probably sounds kind of unnatural to say it like that – “relationship with yourself.” I know. But, what I’m discussing today is very natural,…See More

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About Guided (Prompted) Writing

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on January 31, 2023.)Hey there, my writing buddies. Back at you with some writing inspiration. At least, I hope that’s what you experience when you come to Degrees of Maternity. Because, I truly want you to feel inspired to write — for YOU and no one else. Therapeutic writing for self should be a personal thing. You know? It’s not something that should be…See More

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"Shantell - you are spot-on in summarizing 6 very fundamental components to blogging. I've found all of them to serve me very well, especially staying true to myself. In today's day and age, I think it would be incredibly hard to last any…"

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".... So I have tried journaling several times in my life time. I pick it up and put it back down. I remember once writing in my journal. Reading it months later, then ripping out pages. Out of shame? Regret that I actually wrote down my thoughts. I…"

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The Psychology Behind Therapeutic Writing . . .

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on January 26, 2023.). . . is that it’s supposed to make you feel better. That’s the simplified version of the whole outcome of participating in this activity.So, I’ve attempted to uncomplicate the psychology of therapeutic writing by suggesting that problem resolution should be the impetus for engaging in this form of writing in the first place.But, the…See More

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"Shantell - thanks so much for commenting on my blog post, "Creating Your Writing Therapy Environment." I really appreciate you checking out my content and I look forward to following yours as well. Have a most blessed rest of your week."

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"Hey! I voted! I like to focus on the positive, so I picked #2. I like to look forward! ...And regarding the Framework. "When" is always the tricky one for me. I would really have to commit to a time. ( Maybe make an appointment with…"

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Write to Communicate to Yourself

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on January 19, 2023.)Write it like you mean it!That’s how I’m going to start this discussion. Because when it comes to writing to yourself, you owe it to yourself to be honest with yourself. (How many times can I say “yourself?”)Really, what I’m trying to say is that you might as well be honest with yourself (hee hee) in the writing that you do for your…See More

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Writing as a Communication Enhancer

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on January 17, 2023.)My goal to incentivize you to write has taken on a brand-new but exciting undertone. A different direction – I know – but trek along with me, because we’re going to go all out with using written communication to improve our relationship with self and others.It’s a needful time to do so, too.And I’m not just pulling this thought out of…See More

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What is Writing Therapy in 25 Sentences?

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on January 12, 2023.)The following 5 sentences aren’t included in the 25, so don’t start counting just yet.In this blog post, I’m attempting to break down therapeutic writing into a few bite-sized nuggets of information — just to give you some insight into the world of Degrees of Maternity for the upcoming months. We’re going to explore this method of…See More

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What is your blog name?: Degrees of Maternity

What is your blog URL?: http://degreesofmaternity.wordpress.com

Do you have another web site? What's the name?: In 2020, I opened my Etsy shop called Degrees of Maternity.

Instagram: http://twitter.com/degsofmaternity

What is your site's URL?: http://www.etsy.com/shop/degreesofmaternity

Share a little something about yourself with other moms.: I have combined two areas of focus that I’m extremely passionate about (writing and my role as a mother) and created a welcoming platform that will provide beneficial information and insight that is useful to families all over the world. My hope is that the love I have for being a mother will shine throughout Degrees of Maternity.

I have been blogging since...: mid August 2018

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At 10:26am on March 17, 2022, Katie Wright said…: Thanks Jana! I agree that blogging can be a bit lonely. I think the same could be said for motherhood, especially for those of us who are at home. Love that there's a community of mom bloggers supporting each other on this journey and sharing their knowledge set!

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Uncovering Identity in Personal Writing

Posted on April 17, 2023 at 11:22am 0 Comments 0 Likes

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on February 9, 2023.)

Your relationship with therapeutic writing can be quite intimate if you allow it to naturally function as it should. It’s relationship-like. Writing for personal healing is no new thing, because human beings are no new thing. We’ve been around for a while, and we’ve seen therapeutic writing used in…

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Problem Recognition: Let the List Making Continue

Posted on April 11, 2023 at 10:17am 0 Comments 0 Likes

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on February 7, 2023.)

Soooooo? How’d you do with your list?

Yes, I just had to start things off just . . . like . . . that. Because if you’re anything like me, it’s easy to put assignments off to another day when they’re more convenient to deal with. Until that convenient day conveniently NEVER comes. And, I…

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Writing Therapy Starts With Problem Recognition

Posted on April 5, 2023 at 1:58am 0 Comments 0 Likes

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on February 2, 2023.)

Let’s talk about problem recognition, shall we? I mean . . . the very initial stage of working on healing your relationship with yourself is getting to what it is that needs healing. (Hey, probably sounds kind of unnatural to say it like that – “relationship with yourself.” I know. But, what I’m…

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About Guided (Prompted) Writing

Posted on March 27, 2023 at 11:03am 0 Comments 0 Likes

(Originally published at Degrees of Maternity on January 31, 2023.)

Hey there, my writing buddies. Back at you with some writing inspiration. At least, I hope that’s what you experience when you come to Degrees of Maternity. Because, I truly want you to feel inspired to write — for YOU and no one else. Therapeutic writing for self should be a personal thing. You…

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