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This practice analysis describes a case study from qualitative research (Cooper 2008) using questionnaires and interviews. It explores the use of a writing intervention in occupational therapy practice that follows the journey of one female inpatient in an acute adult mental health setting, suffering with significant symptoms of depression as part of a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The new intervention, Using Writing as Therapy, is a six-session writing therapy intervention exploring identity and self-esteem. Results showed that Using Writing as Therapy enabled cognitive change and provided a number of ‘containers’ through which to explore life experiences that improved understanding of role and self-identity.

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Writing depression personal narrative privacy of space

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Using Writing as Therapy: Finding Identity

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