Far too many books about borderline personality disorder needlessly stigmatize people with BPD, calling them “borderlines” and focusing only on the experiences of family members. (Don’t get me wrong, family members do need support and validation, but individuals with the illness need it just as much if not more.) Continue reading
Author: Jenn Crowell
Cover Reveal: Necessary Madness
I’m thrilled to unveil the new cover for my ebook and paperback re-release of Necessary Madness. Check it out below! Continue reading
Wednesday Word: Captivate
(I love writing prompts, so I was thrilled to see this series from Deb Runs. She has a cool blog linkup for each week’s word — check it out if you’re a blogger.)
Today’s Wednesday Word is “captivate.” When I read it, I immediately thought of two things: my goals for my writing, and the way I feel about my characters. Continue reading
What Is DBT?
I’ve had several readers ask me what DBT is, and so I thought I’d give a basic primer. (My apologies for not doing so earlier!) Continue reading
{Writing Wednesday} 5 Surefire Ways to Write About Foreign Settings
I frequently get asked what my research process is when writing about foreign settings, so I thought I’d share a few tips. Continue reading
{Mental Health Mondays} Practicing Loving Kindness
Loving kindness. Sounds like an easy platitude, right? Love your neighbor. All you need is love. But this Buddhist concept isn’t quite so simplistic. Continue reading
{Writing Wednesday} 5 Disadvantages of Low-Residency MFA Programs
In a previous post, I detailed the numerous advantages to the low-residency model of creative writing study. Now let’s take a look at the downsides. Continue reading
{Mental Health Mondays} What Is Mindfulness?
At its core, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) utilizes the concept of mindfulness. All of its modules and skills training build upon that foundation. But what is mindfulness, exactly, from a mental health standpoint? Continue reading
{Writing Wednesday} 5 Advantages of Low-Residency MFA Programs
There are nearly forty low-residency MFA programs in the United States, and more are springing up each year. These innovative options are popular with good reason, as they offer several advantages over traditional MFA studies. (They also offer several distinct disadvantages, which I’ll detail in a forthcoming post.) Continue reading
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