Introduction

The expression and disclosure of previously experienced traumatic events is associated with better subsequent physical and mental health (Esterling, L'Abate, Murray, & Pennebaker, 1999; Smyth & Helm, 2003). Recent attention has been given to the efficacy of written expression of traumatic events in promoting physical and psychological well-being, and various studies have resulted in a body of research supporting a written disclosure paradigm (see Pennebaker, 1997 for a review). According to this paradigm set forth by James Pennebaker, writing about traumatic or stressful events in an emotional way for as little as 15 minutes over 3 to 4 consecutive days brings about improvements in physical and mental health (Pennebaker & Seagal, 1999).

El Mandala es una palabra originaria de la India cuyo significado literal es círculo. Se trata de una representación simbólica y arquetípica del universo según la antigua cosmología budista. Está constituida por un conjunto de figuras y formas geométricas concéntricas que representa las características más importantes del universo y de sus contenidos.