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Six Ways to Keep Journal Writing Fresh, with Lynda Monk

Whether you are new to journal writing or it’s been a part of your life forever, keeping the process fresh is important. Journaling expert Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, is full of ideas to help you engage with your journaling practice in colorful ways. It’s a joy to welcome her to Journaling.com. Lynda is the […]

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Write Your Way Through Challenging Life Transitions, with Leia Francisco

In life, change is inevitable. While some changes are chosen, others are thrust upon us without warning. Our special guest today, Leia Francisco, teaches us how to navigate new directions with grace, wisdom, and even joy. I find her visionary work personally helpful, and I’m honored to have her here at Journaling.com. Leia Francisco is

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Journal Therapy: An Innovative Tool for Self-Discovery, with Kathleen Adams

Psychotherapist and founder of the Center for Journal Therapy, Kathleen Adams, joined us at Journaling.com to talk about journaling techniques we can use to facilitate self-discovery. Kathleen is as knowledgeable as she is passionate about the benefits of therapeutic journaling. Our conversation was a delight, and we are so pleased to have the chance to

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Journaling: Your Brain on Ink, with Deborah Ross

Deborah Ross is co-author of Your Brain on Ink, A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder which is a study of the place where neuroscience crosses paths with expressive writing. Deborah’s knowledge is wide and deep, and it’s with great excitement that we welcome her to Journaling.com. Deborah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Journal Therapist,

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Discover Journaling’s Positive Effects on the Brain, with Dr. Dan Siegel

As journalers, we know that a well-tended writing practice inspires clarity and feelings of well-being. As it turns out, there is a scientific explanation for why this is so.  Journaling.com spoke recently with Dr. Dan Siegel, a renowned thinker in the field of mindfulness, about how autobiographical writing helps people integrate their right and left

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Clearing Clutter as a Sacred Act, with Carolyn Koehnline

Author and certified journal therapist Carolyn Koehnline wrote Clearing Clutter as a Sacred Act to help people approach the act of decluttering with mindful intention. Carolyn’s collection of essays, paintings, and poems provide comfort in the midst of decluttering. She’s written a marvelous book, and it was a pleasure to talk with her on our

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Weave Mindfulness into Your Journaling Practice, with Beth Jacobs

With great joy, we recently sat down to talk with writer and clinical psychologist, Beth Jacobs. Beth is an eloquent spokesperson for the benefits of weaving mindfulness into one’s journaling practice. A writer and clinical psychologist, Beth is the author of Paper Sky: What Happened After Anne Frank’s Diary, The Original Buddhist Psychology, A Buddhist

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Five Fabulous Tips for Art Journaling, with Amy Maricle

Even if you are more at ease with pen and paper than paintbrushes and canvas, our conversation with artist Amy Maricle will inspire you to wander from your comfort zone to discover the power of art journaling. Amy is an artist, art therapist, and founder of Mindful Art Studio (http://mindfulartstudio.com).  Her writing and art have been

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