Psychotherapists explore how letter-writing can support healing, self-reflection and a changed personal story in this lively training. The workshop presents letter techniques such as unsent letters to others, letters to parts of the self (from the IFS model) and letters to past and future selves, helping clients process emotions, reshape their narratives and find closure. Experiential exercises and a discussion of ethics show how to bring this intervention into your work to build client insight, resilience and emotional expression.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify different types of letter-writing strategies
- Identify the clinical benefits of letter-writing
- Implement a wide range of letter-writing activities with clients
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Identify different types of letter-writing strategies
- From client to themselves
- From client to others
- Involving symptoms
Objective #2: Identify the clinical benefits of letter-writing
- Emotional processing
- Emotional regulation
- The power of catharsis
Objective #3: Implement a wide range of letter-writing activities with clients
- Focus on gratitude
- Implications for trauma treatment
- How to process the activity
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: July 9, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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