Therapeutic Writing for Clinicians
Based on the Journal To The Self ® Curriculum and the work of Kay Adams
According to clinical research, journaling can benefit overall health, including lower blood pressure,increased immune functioning, decreased stress, and improved mental health.
AGENDA:
History: Three Pioneers
~Ira Progoff ~James Pennebaker ~Kathleen Adams
Science: Health Benefits
~Landmark Studies and Outcomes
Theories:
~Inhibition ~Cognitive-Behavioral ~Narrative ~Biological
Techniques:
~Five Minute Sprint ~Springboards ~Character Sketch ~Clustering ~CapturedMoments ~List of 100 ~Dialogue ~Perspectives ~Unsent Letters ~Alphapoems
Clinical Applications:
~Self-Supervision & Self-Care ~Journal Therapy in Practice
Based on the Journal To The Self ® Curriculum and the work of Kay Adams
- This full day workshop explores the clinical research, theory, and application of therapeutic writing.
- Participants will experience ten varied journaling techniques first-hand and will identify the practical and ethical considerations for effective journal writing.
- Clinicians and health professionals will learn how to make writing more meaningful for their clients and themselves.
- Journaling can be used as a powerful expressive therapy, a means of professional self-care and self-supervision, a jumpstart for creative writing, an organizational and project management tool, and more.
According to clinical research, journaling can benefit overall health, including lower blood pressure,increased immune functioning, decreased stress, and improved mental health.
AGENDA:
History: Three Pioneers
~Ira Progoff ~James Pennebaker ~Kathleen Adams
Science: Health Benefits
~Landmark Studies and Outcomes
Theories:
~Inhibition ~Cognitive-Behavioral ~Narrative ~Biological
Techniques:
~Five Minute Sprint ~Springboards ~Character Sketch ~Clustering ~CapturedMoments ~List of 100 ~Dialogue ~Perspectives ~Unsent Letters ~Alphapoems
Clinical Applications:
~Self-Supervision & Self-Care ~Journal Therapy in Practice
Many Thanks to NASW-LA and Department of Child and Family Service of New Orleans
Therapeutic Writing for Clinicians 2013
