Dr. Sarah‑Beth Long, associate professor in the Department of English, recently delivered a TEDx Johnson City talk titled “Can writing be medicine?” at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on June 26, 2026.
What if the words we write could help us heal the parts of ourselves that no one else can see? In this deeply personal TEDx talk, a life‑altering discovery leads to a powerful exploration of grief, trauma, and the surprising connection between storytelling and healing. Blending personal experience with scientific research, this talk reveals how putting our experiences into words can help us make sense of what we’ve endured, reconnect with ourselves, and find meaning in even the most difficult moments.
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