JOURNAL TO THE SELF(R)
~ a workshop based on the work of Kathleen Adams.
In this one-day workshop you will:
• Learn 10 techniques that make personal writing more meaningful.
• Apply writing as a powerful tool in both your personal and professional life.
• Experience the freedom to express yourself in a supportive, accepting setting.
Learning to journal in different ways will add color, perspective, and dimension to reflective writing. With the help of these writing tools, you can gently but powerfully explore the various aspects of yourself, your life, and your relationships with others.
Five Minute Sprint ~ Character Sketch ~ Clustering ~ Captured Moments
List of 100 ~ Dialogue ~ Perspectives ~ Unsent Letters ~ Guided Imagery and Art ~ Alphapoems
You can learn to:
• Safely release tension, frustration, anger, and other strong emotions.
• Keep a record for the future of how your life unfolds.
• Track cycles, patterns and trends in your life.
• Experiment with creative writing.
• Outwit dreaded writer’s block and increase overall writing skills.
• Write your own autobiography.
• Clarify goals.
• Increase time-management and organizational skills.
• Write spontaneously and with joy.
~ a workshop based on the work of Kathleen Adams.
In this one-day workshop you will:
• Learn 10 techniques that make personal writing more meaningful.
• Apply writing as a powerful tool in both your personal and professional life.
• Experience the freedom to express yourself in a supportive, accepting setting.
Learning to journal in different ways will add color, perspective, and dimension to reflective writing. With the help of these writing tools, you can gently but powerfully explore the various aspects of yourself, your life, and your relationships with others.
Five Minute Sprint ~ Character Sketch ~ Clustering ~ Captured Moments
List of 100 ~ Dialogue ~ Perspectives ~ Unsent Letters ~ Guided Imagery and Art ~ Alphapoems
You can learn to:
• Safely release tension, frustration, anger, and other strong emotions.
• Keep a record for the future of how your life unfolds.
• Track cycles, patterns and trends in your life.
• Experiment with creative writing.
• Outwit dreaded writer’s block and increase overall writing skills.
• Write your own autobiography.
• Clarify goals.
• Increase time-management and organizational skills.
• Write spontaneously and with joy.
Participant feedback:
"I learned that I could find and obtain peace through writing." - Barbara D.
"I can use journaling in many ways. That I needed to be given permission to not follow any rules." - Amy A.
“Well organized, easy to follow, friendly, great welcoming atmosphere, non-judgmental,
encouraging.” - Matthew C.
“Terrific! Great examples, clear understanding of the material. Erica created a safe space for
attendees- a very comfortable atmosphere, conducive to learning and writing.” - Lacey M.
“Good pacing & explanations- supportive environment.” - Christina G.
“Erica is calm and focused. Completely knowledgeable and professional.” - Ethelee M.
“Makes participants feel comfortable about opening up.” - Theresa L.
“Well organized, easy to follow, friendly, great welcoming atmosphere, non-judgmental,
encouraging.” - John S.
"I liked the self-discovery, learning new techniques to journal when I don't know what to write. I learned to 'just write.'" - Lynette G.
"Journaling will help me stay grounded. I am more creative than I thought." - Susan W.
"Going through something difficult...this has shown me that continuing my effort with journaling will help bring healing." - Iris R.
"I learned that I could find and obtain peace through writing." - Barbara D.
"I can use journaling in many ways. That I needed to be given permission to not follow any rules." - Amy A.
“Well organized, easy to follow, friendly, great welcoming atmosphere, non-judgmental,
encouraging.” - Matthew C.
“Terrific! Great examples, clear understanding of the material. Erica created a safe space for
attendees- a very comfortable atmosphere, conducive to learning and writing.” - Lacey M.
“Good pacing & explanations- supportive environment.” - Christina G.
“Erica is calm and focused. Completely knowledgeable and professional.” - Ethelee M.
“Makes participants feel comfortable about opening up.” - Theresa L.
“Well organized, easy to follow, friendly, great welcoming atmosphere, non-judgmental,
encouraging.” - John S.
"I liked the self-discovery, learning new techniques to journal when I don't know what to write. I learned to 'just write.'" - Lynette G.
"Journaling will help me stay grounded. I am more creative than I thought." - Susan W.
"Going through something difficult...this has shown me that continuing my effort with journaling will help bring healing." - Iris R.
