Write with Ruth
Discover the power of your brain on ink!
You don't need to keep a diary or "be a writer," and you don't need to know what you're doing. "Journaling" isn't limited to making a record of experiences. With these methods, you are working and experiencing as you write (or type). We use writing to bring you a CLICK of clarity or release, or a burst of creativity or humor.
You'll be surprised by the ease and usefulness of the work, and you'll gain confidence that you can use this multimodal toolbox for self-directed change.
Ruth's methods protect your privacy. No one needs to know your words, or even your topics. No one reads what comes out of your pen, and there's no pressure to share with the group.
You make an appointment to listen to your own voice - and you'll have the quiet support of others who are doing the same thing. You have chances to ask questions or make comments, but what you write belongs completely to you.
Guided journaling makes your writing safer and more productive. You'll practice using guardrails and containers for your work. You'll learn powerful tools for coping with difficult people and stressful situations - and for savoring good moments, balancing your life, and exploring your true self.
People often find that journaling is a natural support for their work in therapy or recovery. (If you have a counselor or therapist, show them this description.)
Ruth has used and studied guided journaling since the 1970s, and has taught it since the 1980s. She offers writing events from an hour, to a day, to a full course or weekend retreat. You can sample shorter events before deciding to commit to a course.
Ruth can also tailor a program for your group (eg, students, caregivers, church workers, activists, people going through life transitions).
Ruth is a Certified Instructor for Journal to the Self ®, a well-crafted 12-hour course developed by Kathleen Adams. It's offered over Zoom or in person. Sessions can be spread over several weeks or taken in a concentrated retreat format.
People from teens to elders praise the experience - and people in many professions find the tools and insights helpful in their work. If the longer course interests you, click HERE for details.
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