Workshops

Journaling: A Voyage of Self-Discovery Workshop

Workshop Purpose: To explore the benefits and techniques of journaling as a pathway to self-discovery and healing.

This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring the healing aspects of writing. Writers of all levels are welcome. Note: you are a writer if you write.

Suggested timeframe: 2 hours for evening program 7-9pm or 4-6 hours for weekend program This workshop can be adapted to either timeframes. The longer timeframes will afford more time for writing exercises and sharing.

Workshop Objectives:
1. Identify benefits of journaling
2. Explore the healing aspects of writing/journaling
3. Select techniques for stimulating creativity
4. Identify how journal entries can lead to a larger story.

Workshop Outline:
Journaling as a Creative Process: Tapping into Your Creative Well
The Healing Aspects of Writing— explore the work of Dr James Pennebaker (Writing to Heal) and Dr Rita Charon (Narrative Medicine).
Journaling Techniques: There’s no right or wrong way.
Pulling it together—writing prompts with sharing.
Questions and Answer Period.