
10 Powerful Ways that Writing
(+ Being Heard) offers a Creative Antidote to the Mental Health Crisis Affecting Young People
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In a world that mostly discounts or disrespects the insights of young people, The Intuitive Writing Project is here to listen to, honor, and respect their wisdom.
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In a surface-focused culture, The Intuitive Writing Project is here to offer young people the time and space they need to look within and have their stories heard, valued and validated.
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Whereas the larger culture prioritizes external achievement and fosters insecurity, The Intuitive Writing Project prioritizes authentic self-expression and fosters self-trust.
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Whereas most academic environments are based in criticism and competition, The Intuitive Writing Project offers a culture of unconditional and mutual support.
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Whereas teens are conditioned to focus on appearances, The Intuitive Writing Project focuses on inner strength and introspection.
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Whereas teens expect to be judged and ranked, The Intuitive Writing Project insists that everyone is equally respected, valued, and celebrated.
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Whereas teens are often expected to override or ignore their feelings, The Intuitive Writing Project offers a safe, structured space to process and grow from every experience.
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Whereas most young people struggle to know who they are, The Intuitive Writing Project supports each individual in finding their voice and discovering their unique passions, strengths, and values.
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Whereas it is easy to feel despair about the state of the world, writing with The Intuitive Writing Project fosters emotional resilience, self-empowerment and engaged leadership.
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Whereas many young people feel isolated and alone, assuming they don’t matter, writing your story and having it validated by a supportive community empowers everyone to love and trust themselves, and to know their voice voice needed.
To read more about how we support mental health of teens, check out "The Power of Girls* Writing Together: Supporting the Social, Emotional and Mental Health of Girls and Gender-Expansive Youth," by Elizabeth Perlman, Founder & Executive Director.