Writing, in its various forms, can be an outlet for the most personal thoughts and opinions, feelings and emotions. For goodness’ sake, writing was my weekly therapy through the Bevin years! That’s why some find enormous value in keeping journals: They are an outlet to unload the emotional burden of your thoughts, even if just on paper. Author Nancy McCabe leads this virtual, interactive-writing workshop on using writing as personal healing. Among the many intellectual and other benefits, “studies have shown physiological effects from expressive writing such as reduced heart rates and blood pressure and strengthened immune system,” according to organizer, Louisville Literary Arts’ event page. McCabe “directs the writing program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and teaches in the low residency MFA program at the Spalding University School of Creative and Professional Writing.”