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Journal to the Self ® Workshops

Explore the power of your brain on ink!

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Next JttS Workshops: 7-Session Courses
BUSY LIFE? Choose the best time - each week, the other time is your fallback.
    SATURDAYS - 2:00-4:00 pm Central - FEB 25 thru APR 8
TUESDAYS - 7:00-9:00 pm Central - MAR 1 thru APR 12

Try a 2-Hour Discovery Event
in February 2025

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Ruth Czirr is a Certified Instructor for the Journal to the Self® Workshop -- a 14-hour course, spaced over seven weeks, that teaches you how to use guided writing for problem-solving, self-care, personal growth, and creative expression.

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eople as young as teens and into their 90s have enjoyed this experience. During each Zoom you will write (or type, or braille - whatever works for you). You don't need to "be a writer" - we use writing as a tool for the exploration you are actively doing in the session.
 

Whatever you write is private - for your eyes only. You can ask questions, share tips, comment on your experience, or read something that has come out of your pen. But talking at all is an invitation, not an expectation. Most of each meetup is your appointment to relax, focus, and reflect on what you're discovering and unpacking.

 

The workshop is about paying attention, trying out new perspectives, mining your memories, exploring many facets of your life - discovering what you didn't know you knew. You'll be surprised by what you're capable of as you write in your own comfortable space, following the prompts. The time goes quickly, and people often leave a session feeling relieved, energized, or less stressed. 


If you're not sure whether this is for you, just sit down to sample a two-hour discovery session. Once you've had a taste of "your brain on ink," you may find that you're eager for more. Click here to see the topics and time slots for upcoming sample events. 


Not What You Expect - and There's Magic in the Differences

Most of us were introduced to "journaling" with a blank book and vague instructions. That often leads to frustration, disappointment, feeling overwhelmed, or getting stuck in a emotional loops. 

But here you'll try a wide variety of techniques - tools you can use for any topic you choose. Your workbook contains the reminders you'll need to use your tools again, even if you don't pick up your journal for months afterwards. This method doesn't require daily writing, and there's no homework between sessions.

 

You don't need a plan or a goal - just show up each week. Bring your writing tools, your curiosity, and your life. Ruth will give you a prompt - everyone writes loosely and privately for a few minutes - then we shift our perspective with another prompt.

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You're not writing for an audience - not producing a manuscript - not seeking feedback or input from others. This isn't a "support group" or a "process group," and there's no critique or counseling. You have the quiet support of other people who are keeping their own appointment to sit and focus - but they don't intrude on your work. 

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Register now for the upcoming 7-week course on Zoom - you can reserve your spot with a $50 deposit and pay the balance later. Or click here to be contacted when new Journal to the Self® courses are scheduled.

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Private Groups, Retreats, Customized Themes

The course can also be concentrated into a weekend retreat or spaced in other ways. Use the form below to get more information. We offer private workshops for an organization, a church, or just a group of friends. This course requires 6 people who commit to attend, and can accommodate up to 12. We can also design a custom Journal to the Self® series, focusing the prompts to help you explore a theme and move you toward greater clearness at the same time that you are learning the set of tools. Popular themes include life transitions and decisions - spirituality - medical challenges or caregiving - holidays and seasons - fresh starts - decluttering and downsizing - moving through grief - activism and community - creative projects - professional development.
 

Consider an Affinity Group 

A workshop for people in the same profession or career can add richness to your journaling, and also help you discover more ways to use it in your work life. As a bonus, it can introduce you to like-minded colleagues or enrich ongoing relationships. A class built around a general field, but with members from a variety of speciality areas, organizations, denominations, etc., can provide a very unusual balance of confidentiality and collegiality. Contact Ruth to discuss an event for your members, staff, alumni, or board, or to help recruit a few colleagues for a private class series.

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