This book, Write Yourself: Creative Writing and Personal Development by Gillie Bolton, is a comprehensive guide to facilitating creative writing for therapeutic purposes and personal growth. It offers practical advice for both individuals and groups, covering topics such as the principles of therapeutic creative writing, initiating the writing process, and tailoring approaches for specific client groups, including children, individuals facing illness, and those dealing with mental health or substance misuse issues. The book also provides detailed instructions for running writing groups or longer residential writing programs, along with 175 exercises for personal writing practice or use with clients.
