Therapeutic Writing Prompts
Tell us about a time someone hurt your feelings.
What’s one present you’ve always wanted?
Who were your favorite relatives?
What are your best/worst memories of school?
“How has art saved you?”
“Did you ever get into trouble?”
What was the saddest moment of your life?
“How would you describe yourself as a child?”
What is your daily routine?
“What was the best night of your life so far?”
Are you proud of who you are?
How would you like to be remembered?
Honor a family member.
What are you waiting for?
Where did you grow up?
Who was your first kiss? How was it?
Tell a random childhood memory.
Create a postcard. Who’s it going to?
What advice do you have for other couples?
How was/is your relationship with your parents?
When did you first fall in love?
What makes you happy?
What was the worst thing you ever did?
Is there something about someone that you’ve always wanted to know but have never asked?
What was your childhood like?
What’s the highlight of your week?
Write a love letter.
What’s something you wish you knew about your parents?
What’s your word or focus for the year?
What does your future hold?
What are you (or would you be) giving your children that you wish you’d had?
When in life have you felt most alone?
What is a family keepsake you have or hope to have?
What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in life?
Tell us about a favorite or special piece of clothing.
What’s something you struggle with?
Describe or show yourself at this point in your life.
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