Writing Therapy? What is Writing Therapy?

All teens deals with their own personal problems; depression, trouble at home or just plain trying to put your life back together. Your teen years are called the "best years of your life" by many and these confusing, wonderful, crazy years are certainly not the "best years of your life. Nonetheless, everyone needs a little help once in a while for a temporary amount of time or some may need a ton of help for an extended period of time but in this time of need their are many outlets society has already established; sports, counseling etcetera but these outlets are for those who want the help, in my experience, no one wants help. I dealt with depression heavily from the ages of 16-18 and I didn't want any help, none, nada, ziltch; most of the time it was get out of my face because if you do mention the words "counseling" or "help" I am going to rip your face off. It sounds odd a person would not accept help  but 85% of the teens will not want to accept the fact they need help (even though it is nothing to be embarrased by).
Something my Mother showed me and what I discovered was the absolute power of writing, it's a strong, strong power that civilization holds. Writing done in the right ways and contexts are extremely powerful, specifically short stories and poetry; for some reason these two types of writing have immense emotional power.
Where am I going with this long unecessary post , right? Well here it is and it involves two words coming from different sides of the education specturm, one coming from the subject of English and the other Psychology, Writing Therapy.  Writing Therapy is an expressive form of writing used by many to control emotional processes and emotional release, but in a productive and good way. Teens that have traumatic emotional short lived situations can be helped by this immensly as well as help teens that are being affected by clinical problems.
For example if Debby at school is trying to take your man or she is spreading unecessary rumors about you grab a piece of paper and start writing. All of the sudden you have taken a blank page from blank to telling the story of a witch who is trying to cast a spell upon you and your man. Not only does it ease the stress of the situation but you feel accomplished. The best part of this is it is completely to yourself, no one has to see this but your own eyes.
For teens struggling with more clinical problems try keeping a daily diary (for boys you may call it something else!) of your emotional struggles, ALL of the ups and downs no matter how bad or how good. It really helps the teen out seeing how much they really are struggling and will push them to see a counselor or some more serious help
Writing Therapy. Live it. Love it. Do it. IT WILL HELP, I swear by it.