A journal writing workshop based on the work of Kathleen Adams.

Journal to the Self® is a short journal writing course for personal growth, creative expression and life enhancement. It was designed and developed by Journal Therapy pioneer Kathleen Adams and is based on her classic book of the same name.

Learning different ways to write in your journal adds colour, 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.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in journaling as a tool for self-reflection and expression. It welcomes both newcomers and seasoned journal writers that wish to expand their repertoire of techniques for productive and fulfilling journal writing. It may also appeal to helping professionals like counsellors and psychotherapists, to learn potentially useful tools for both themselves and their clients.

Each participant will be provided with a companion workbook for use throughout the course – you do not need to have read or own a copy of the Journal to the Self book itself.

What are the benefits of doing this course?

With this course, you can learn how to write spontaneously and with joy; track cycles, patterns and trends in your life; safely release tension, frustration, anger and other strong emotions; experiment with creative writing and increase overall writing skills; clarify goals; improve time-management and organisational skills; and find support for your journaling from your peers.

In the words of Kathleen Adams, ‘In moments of ecstasy, in moments of despair, the journal remains an impassive, silent friend, forever ready to console, to confront, to contain, to cheer on. Its potential as a tool for holistic mental health is unsurpassed.’

What you will learn?

You will experience 18 different journal techniques, including Captured Moments, Character Sketch, Clustering, Dialogue, Dream Log, 5-Minute Sprint, Inner Wisdom, and Unsent Letters.

Run over 2 days, the workshop offers a unique opportunity to engage with what is usually a self-guided exploration in a safe and respectful group setting, led by Journal to the Self® Certified Instructor and therapeutic writing specialist, Simon Forsyth.