Evaluating an expressive writing program in supporting military women’s transition to civilian life
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Expressive writing programs provide opportunities to engage in reflective writing centred on lived experience. Research shows the benefits of expressive writing for Veterans reintegrating into civilian life; however, there is a need for programs that are specific to women, in light of their gendered experiences in the military. The goal of this study was to articulate the program theory and examine preliminary evidence of outcomes for a new peer-led expressive writing program for women who have served in the Canadian military. An outcome harvesting approach was used to collect data through surveys and interviews with participants and facilitators (N = 7). Participants spoke of experiencing the program as a safe space because of the self-directed participation of the writing and sharing process. Many women related they felt their experiences were affirmed through the program's focus on positive feedback. This was further noted in the fact that writing in the program was treated as fiction, which created a "safe distance" and in turn allowed for deep connection between participants. Positive changes were found for the following outcomes: connection with others, well-being, creativity, empowerment of voice, and willingness to share.
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DOI retrouvé dans Crossref DOI retrouvé ; titre concordant.
- Titre Crossref
- Evaluating an expressive writing program in supporting military women’s transition to civilian life
- Date Crossref
- 01/12/2025
- Éditeur
- University of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress)
- Type
- journal-article
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Western University pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Metropolitan University pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Division of Human Resource Management pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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Department of Psychiatry Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Department of Psychology Faculty of Arts pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Human Resource Management and Organization Behaviour Ted Rogers School of Management pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Writers Collective of Canada pays non établi dans la noticeInstitution
Western University, Metropolitan University et Division of Human Resource Management, avec 4 autres affiliations.
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