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Expressive Writing to Manage Complex Emotions

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1.  Who published the seminal research highlighting the efficacy of expressive writing across conditions and population demographics? Freud Linehan Pennebaker None of the above

2.  Expressive writing can be easier for some clients than talk therapy because: It is quicker to do It removes the “judgement factor” It is more “up to date” than other treatment modalities None of the above

3.  According to Pennebaker, __________________ is an effective form of expressive writing intervention. Storytelling structured expressive writing Journaling Blogging

4.  Research has found that those who engage in regular expressive writing have which of the following: A more positive outlook increased visits to the doctor weaker immune responses A more negative outlook

5.  According to the research, a client does not have to have an identified ___________ concern or diagnosis to benefit from expressive writing. Clinical Environmental Social Physical

6.  Which population may experience challenges in expressive writing interventions? Those with cognitive limitations or developmental disabilities Those who do not speak English Those with recent trauma Those who do not enjoy writing

7.  Which of the following statements best captures the power of expressive writing? It allows individuals to “burden,” or internalize feelings or lived experiences It allows individuals to create new narratives about traumatic experiences It allows individuals to “hold on” to negative or painful emotions This is limited power in expressive writing and more power in verbal storytelling.

8.  According to research conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, expressive writing can be just as effective when conducted __________ as opposed to in person. Online Over the telephone Outside In the client’s car

9.  Which of the following can be used to facilitate expressive writing? Strict guidelines on what to write and what not to write directive prompts from the clinician directive prompts from peers Structured interview questions from the clinician

10.  A 2019 study found that expressive writing increased which of the following? Resilience Cortisol levels Relational stamina Executive functioning abilities