Date of Award
5-2021
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Creative Studies, M.S.
Department
Center for Studies in Creativity
Advisor
Dr. Gerard Puccio
Department Home page
https://creativity.buffalostate.edu/
Abstract
Research into processes of self, including self-concept clarity, identity, and meaning and purpose in life, has demonstrated that human beings that feel they know themselves tend to experience positive health and well-being outcomes, while people who feel they don’t know themselves tend to experience more negative health and well-being outcomes. These findings indicate that knowing oneself is essential. Thus, the facilitative tool I am creating with this Master’s Project, Freeing Writing, combines the power of self-knowledge and self-discovery with the healing power of expressive writing. In this manuscript, I synthesize the scientific research, Design Thinking process, and real-world experiences which contributed to the development of this tool, which will help facilitate well-being outcomes for participants in current and future professional endeavors.
Recommended Citation
Fogarty, William O., "Developing the Facilitative Health and Well-being Tool: Freeing Writing" (2021). Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects. 335.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/creativeprojects/335
Included in
Creative Writing Commons, Other Arts and Humanities Commons, Other Mental and Social Health Commons, Psychological Phenomena and Processes Commons, Technical and Professional Writing Commons
