Burn-After-Writing
“Burn-After-Writing” is a short 30-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Write a full angry letter uncensored, then destroy it — you're freed. Its goal: Discharge stored anger without hurting anyone. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.
Write a full angry letter uncensored, then destroy it — you're freed.
Goal
Discharge stored anger without hurting anyone.
Steps
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Write the person/situation. Say everything.
Expected Outcome
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School: Expressive Writing
Founders: James Pennebaker (1986)
Pennebaker UT Austin 1986.
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