Journal to the Self®

I became certified as a Journal to the Self® instructor in August 2023. I teach independently and with House of Amal.

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The Journal to the Self® workshop is a 12-hour course on how to keep a journal for personal growth, creative expression and life enrichment. It was created in 1985 by Kathleen Adams LPC, PTR, Director of the Center for Journal Therapy, Inc., and internationally known pioneer and expert in the power of writing to heal.

What will you get out of this workshop?

– Learn about the benefits of journaling and the choices that come with it.
– Get introduced to 15 different ways to journal.
– Build a toolbox of journaling techniques that work best for you.
– Explore various forms of art including poetry and doodling/drawing.
– Write and share insights around others in a safe space.
– Slow down, breathe, and set the tone for the rest of your day/week.

It doesn't matter if you're new to journaling or if you’ve been doing it for years, there's something for everyone!

Learning different ways to write in your journal adds color, perspective and dimension to your reflective writing. With the help of these journal tools, you can gently but powerfully explore the various aspects of yourself, your life and your relationships with others. In the Journal to the Self® workshop designed and developed by Kathleen Adams and based on her book of the same name, you will experience 18 different journal techniques: Alphapoems, Artmaking, Captured Moments, Character Sketch, Clustering, Dialogue, Dream Log, 5-Minute Sprint, Guided Imagery, Inner Wisdom, Inventory, Lists of 100, Perspectives, Springboards, Stream of Consciousness, Time Capsule, Topics du Jour, and Unsent Letters.

Journal to the Self® workshops are taught by Certified Instructors and can be customized for specialized applications and audiences. For more information or to request a speaking engagement for your group or organization, please call the instructor.