Discover "Your Brain on Ink"
You don't need to "be a writer," you don't need to keep a diary, and you don't need to know what you're doing when you sit down. Many people think "journaling" means keeping a record of what has happened. But with these methods, you are working and experiencing as you write (or type). These techniques use writing to bring you a CLICK of clarity or release, or a burst of creativity or humor. You'll be surprised by their ease and usefulness, and you'll gain confidence that you can use this multimodal toolbox for self-directed change.
Ruth's methods protect your privacy. No one reads or evaluates what comes out of your pen, and there's no pressure to "share with the group." You've made an appointment to listen to your own voice - and you have the quiet support of others doing the same thing. You have chances to comment on your experience or to ask questions, but what you write belongs completely to you. Ruth explains techniques and offers prompts, but no one needs to know your words or even your topics.
Guided journaling makes your writing safer and more productive. You learn how to use guardrails and containers, and ways to soothe yourself when you're writing about painful or difficult things. As you get familiar with many tools you can choose the ones that work best for you in the moment. 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.) It's a powerful tool for coping with difficult people and stressful situations - and for savoring good moments, exploring your true self, and balancing your life.
Ruth has been using and studying guided journaling since the 1970s and teaching it since the 1980s. She offers writing events from an hour, to a day, to a course or a weekend retreat. She can tailor a program for your group (eg, students, caregivers, church workers, activists, people going through life transitions). You can sample any of her short events before deciding to commit to a course.
Interested in a Journal to the Self® Workshop?
Ruth is a Certified Instructor for this well-crafted 12-hour course. It's offered over Zoom or in person, spread over several weeks or in an intensive retreat. People from teens to elders praise the experience - and people in many professions find the tools and insights helpful in their work. For more information and to be notified of upcoming events, click HERE