370+ ‘Healing’ Writing Prompts
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Gratitude in Heartbreak
List five things you’re grateful for as a result of your heartbreak.
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The Art of Letting Go
Create a list of things that you have let go of after your heartbreak.
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Memory Turned Poetry
Write a poem about a memory you shared with the person who broke your heart.
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Healing through Words
Write a letter to your past self right before your heart was broken.
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Handling Heartbreak
Reflect on a romantic relationship that ended and how you handled the heartbreak.
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Melancholy and Moonlight
Reflect on a summer night where you felt a profound sense of sadness or loss.
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Seeds of Change
Imagine if you could cultivate a plant that is symbolic of a change you want to see in your life.
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Post-Breakup Soundtrack
Compile a playlist that reflects your emotional journey post-breakup and write about how each track resonates with you.
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The Handwritten Letter
Write a letter to the person who broke your heart, expressing everything you wished to say but haven’t.
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Sea of Memories
Create a list of memories you shared with the person you lost, whether bittersweet or joyful, detailing the emotions each…
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Stages of Sorrow
Write a journal entry for each stage of your grief, capturing your thoughts, emotions, and moments of surrender and acceptance.
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Journey to the Future
Write a future-focused entry detailing how you’d ideally like to overcome your grief.
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Seven Stages of Grief
Write about your personal experiences in relation to the Seven Stages of Grief, and where you think you currently stand…
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Pieces of Memory
Create a collage of memories that you associate with the person or relationship that has caused your heartbreak.
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Emotion-Centered Magics
Imagine a magic system where the strength and type of magic a person wields is directly linked to their emotions.
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The Silent Treatment
Imagine if your heart had a voice, what would it say to you in the face of heartbreak?
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Unseen Wounds
Write a letter to a person who broke your heart letting them know the impact they’ve had on you from…
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Nature’s Refuge
Write about a time when nature provided you with a safe haven or a peaceful retreat.
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The Future Unveiled
Visualize and write about your life five years from the moment of your heartbreak, detailing the progress you have made.
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Rewrite the Ending
Imagine you are a slave who has successfully escaped to the North. Now, rewrite the history.
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Healing Through Exercise
Write about the psychological benefits you’ve experienced through exercise.
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Rediscovering Joy
Write about an activity, hobby or a place that you used to love before your heartbreak.
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Healing Through Self-Love
Write a letter to yourself about your heartbreak, how it made you feel, and how you will rise above.
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Growth within and around
Observe similarities between personal growth and the growth you observe in nature during spring.
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Breath of Healing
Detail your experience with a springtime yoga session focusing on deep, healing breaths.
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Conversations with New Life
Write about the feeling of coming out of a winter’s rest and into the vibrant energy of spring.
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A Future View
Imagine yourself five years from now being in a happy and fulfilled place. Describe this scene.
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Dialogues with My Inner Child
Compose a dialog between your current self and your inner child. This imaginary dialogue should focus on understanding your past…
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Healing Balm
Write a narrative detailing how you imagine your healing process unfolding after forgiving your heartbreaker.
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Grace after Pain
Compose a letter of forgiveness to your heartbreak, expressing your feelings and taking steps towards closure.
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Recipe of Love
You are a renowned chef known for cooking meals that mend broken hearts. What’s your secret ingredient?
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Road to Healing
Describe a therapeutic activity you engaged in to heal your heartaches.
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Magical Melody of Life
A magical harp with the power to restore life is hidden deep within a forbidden forest. Write about the journey…
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Journey to Forgiveness
Describe a time when you had to forgive someone. Document your process of coming to terms and forgiving.
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The Greenhouse of Love
In a world devastated by pollution where natural beauty is scarce, tell the tale of a couple nurturing a secret…
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Visiting A Loved One
Tell the story of a spirit who visits a loved one to offer comfort after their demise.
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Healing the Wounds
Write a letter to your younger self, offering comfort or advice for a difficult time you experienced as a child.
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Transparent Letters
Compose a letter to a person who you feel has wronged you in the past, without any intention of sending…
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Healing Elven Herbs
Describe acquiring ancient elven herbal knowledge and healing an impossible affliction.
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Embracing Emotions
Write a piece about acknowledging your “negative” emotions during a heartbreak, instead of trying to avoid them.
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Letter to your Past Self
Write a letter to your younger self right before a heartbreak, offering guidance and comfort.
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The Letter of Release
Write a letter to someone, without the intention of sending it, that has caused you pain.
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Reframing Regret
Write about a past mistake or regret and reimagine the scenario in a positive light.
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Wishlist for The Heart
Write a letter to yourself expressing your deepest emotional needs and how you can fulfill them.
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Emotional Inventory
Write about the emotions you’ve experienced in the past week and how each made you feel.
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Healing Old Wounds
Write about a significant experience from your past that you think still affects you today.
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Uninvited Guest
Imagine a scenario wherein a family member, ostracized for years, surprisingly shows up at a family event.
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Scars of the Past
Investigate the past wounds or traumas that shaped your villain and how these scars affect their actions.
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Seeds of Healing
Reflect upon the first sign of healing or acceptance you noticed in yourself.
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Surviving Abuse
Create a narrative in which your character escapes an abusive relationship and begins the journey towards healing.
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Breaking Down Walls
Pen a letter you never intend to send to the person who broke your heart.
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Rebirth after Loss
Narrate an incident where you experienced a significant loss and how you rebuilt yourself.
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The Healing Room
Imagine a space where you go to heal from heartbreak. What does it look like? What happens there?
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Facing the Fear
Write about your fears and apprehensions about entering into a new relationship after a heartbreak.
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Revival Post Breakup
Describe the process of rediscovering self-love and self-worth after a heartbreak.
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Trauma Unveiled
Compose a story where the hero discovers that the origin of their power stems from a traumatic event they had…
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Battle Scarred
Describe an adventure where physical injuries conflict with the protagonist’s much-needed active participation.
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Soothing March Winds
Write a narrative where the March winds have a therapeutic effect on the protagonist.
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Ethereal Love Song
Compose a tale about a love that transcends life and death, a ghost haunting its beloved.
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The Empty Space
Write a story about a character losing someone dear and their journey to heal and find comfort.
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Hurt and Comfort
What if one of your favorite characters suffered a major injury or illness, changes, how would other characters react and…
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Healer’s Journey
Write a story of a healer who travels across The Anderfels, offering aid to the oppressed.
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Letter of Forgiveness
Compose a heartfelt letter to yourself that enumerates the past mistakes you want to forgive and forget.
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Connecting to Nature
Reflect on a time you had a moment of unity with nature while alone, and how this affected your feelings…
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The Healing Journey
Describe a time when you felt emotionally wounded and the steps you took towards healing.
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Self-Comfort Playlist
Compose a list of feelings or situations and choose a song that comforts during each.
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The Mirror of Self-Acceptance
Write a letter to yourself that expresses love, acceptance and validation just as you are, flaws and all.
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Mapping the Scars
Write about a physical or emotional scar you have and delve into the story behind it.
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Healing Letters
Write a letter addressing yourself from the standpoint of someone who genuinely loves you.
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Unmasking The Inner Critic
Write a letter to your inner critic expressing your feelings towards them.
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Journey of Acceptance
Write a letter to your panic disorder, acknowledging its presence and expressing how you will endeavor to manage it.
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Writing as Healing
Write a compassionate letter to yourself describing how far you’ve come and affirming the strength within you.
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Chapter of Acceptance
Reflect on a specific moment when you felt acceptance towards your traumatic experience.
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Healing Words
Choose five words that you associate with your traumatic experience and write a short reflection on each.
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Unlocking Memory Doors
Write in detail about an incident from your past that you feel has contributed majorly to your psychological trauma.