The written word is a modality for self-expression, self-exploration, and problem-solving. Through story writing, students reveal their perceptions, attitudes, coping skills, and problem-solving strategies. Story writing tasks can be structured to encourage students to explore the decision-making process and identify behavioral alternatives and consequences.
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