Journal writing is a very accessible way to open up new horizons in your life as well as in inner personal and professional development and in creative expressive writing.
Journaling in a structured and methodical way can give you a glimpse of who you are and what matters to you for greater clarity to navigate the way forward towards your goals and aspirations.
It can also offer you a glimpse into what Dr Ira Progoff, the author of At a Journal Workshop called “your own transpersonal nature and to experience “knowledge beyond understanding … that comes to us at depth.”
The research of Professors of Psychology, James Pennebaker, University of Texas at Austin and Laura King, University of Missouri have provided evidence that expressive writing both of difficult and positive experiences improves mental and physical health.
Expressive writing or journaling has also been found in the practice and research of Kathleen Adams, Director of the Center for Journal Therapy to be an important resource for clarity and insight, emotional management, stress management and self-directed growth and change which accelerates resolution of difficulties.
Individuals at any stage in their life and career can benefit from Journal Writing particularly in gaining clarity and insights of who they are and what matters to them and in connecting with inner resources to adapt and change.
Journaling is also a relational practice that helps one to connect to oneself, others and the world. Journaling is a profound act of conversing with our inner selves. Regular journaling practice helps us to learn to listen to and trust our inner voice. Journaling provides a space for self-reflection, self discovery and to process emotions to help one gain clarity, build resilience, discover meaning and purpose, and strengthen connections. It is especially useful in times of navigating transitions such as in midlife transitions.
Journaling thus offers a research-backed and proven pathway for Inner Development of the transformational skills of Being or developing one’s relationship to oneself, which includes Self-awareness, Inner compass, Integrity and Authenticity; Thinking which includes Sense-making, Perspective skills, Long-term orientation and Visioning; Relating which includes Empathy, Compassion and Connectedness; Acting which includes Courage and Perseverance.
Our Journaling Workshops include:
The Journal to the Self Workshop, a programme created by Kathleen Adams, teaches you proven methods to work through emotions, clarify thoughts, find solutions, resolve problems, heal relationships, develop intuition and discover hidden aspects of the Self.
You will learn fun and tried-and-true journal techniques for self understanding and personal growth.
Writing through Transitions, a programme created by Leia Francisco, helps you to change how you think about change. It offers practical strategies for addressing life and work transitions through writing exercises that offer insights about the normal process of managing change.
You will explore key questions in any transition, such as how you get through the ups and downs, and what you need to learn. The writing strategies can foster resilience and growth.
We also offer Coaching/Spiritual Direction/Sandplay with Journal Writing Workshops/ Retreats and customised Journal Writing Workshops/Retreats to meet the needs of specific groups such as youths about to enter the workforce, adults in career or life transitions, midlife or preparing for retirement. Other examples of Journal Writing Workshops that we offer are Reflections in the Oasis: A Journal Writing Workshop to Evoke Your Inner Wisdom and Creativity and Navigating Mid-Life Transitions.
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