Write. Reflect. Transform.
Central Coast & Online
Journaling
for Emotional Health
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Journaling for Emotional First Aid is a four week course to learn the basics of reflective journaling using evidence based techniques.
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Accessing the wisdom of your inner mind for as little as 45 minutes a week has been shown to have transformative effects.
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Reflective writing is now a staple practice in post graduate degrees and is widely used in medical training to increase insight around blind spots, biases and gaps in knowledge. Importantly it improves critical thinking under pressure.
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Furthermore, journaling has been shown to reduce burn out and compassion fatigue. (Dimitroff et al, 2016)
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Journaling has significant health benefits: reducing post operative recovery times, lowering pain levels, and improving symptoms of illnesses such as asthma and immune disorders.
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For those suffering acute stress disorder and PTSD journaling resulted in ‘significant and substantial … reductions in post-traumatic stress and depressive symptoms.’ (Emmerik, Reijntyes and Kamphuis, 2012)
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‘There was no difference in efficacy between writing therapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy’.
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For less than the cost of a single session with a clinical psychologist, you will be led through a set of exercises designed to instil the journaling habit over four weeks. Learn to meet life with wisdom, humour, insight and self compassion.
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This workshop is run in small groups and group safety always a priority during our sessions which are warm and lighthearted.
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All you need is a notebook and pen to get started.
‘The effects of written emotional expression are substantial and similar in magnitude to other psychological interventions, many of which can be time-consuming and expensive.'
(Smyth, 1998)
2025 WORKSHOPS​
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ENROLING NOW
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Online Workshop
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Journaling for Emotional Health, an 8-week online workshop designed to help you explore your thoughts, process emotions, and develop a deeper connection with yourself through guided journaling.
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📅 Start Date: 7-8:30pm Thursday, 20 February 2025
🕒 Duration: 8 weeks
💻 Location: Online (Zoom)
💰 Cost: $120
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Class limit: 12
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Through structured prompts and reflective exercises, this workshop will help you:
✅ Reduce stress and emotional overwhelm
✅ Develop greater self-awareness and resilience
✅ Work deeply on one traumatic event that might be holding you back.​​
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Each session includes guided writing, discussion, and a supportive group environment where you can share (or not), talk about journaling and gain new insights. No prior experience is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore.
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Class is limited to 12, so if you’d like to join, register soon!
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👉 Reserve Your Spot Here:​https://consultyourself.kit.com/products/journaling-for-emotional-health
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Here is what previous participants have to say:
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I loved everything about this workshop. I came in thinking I would need to be a 'good writer' but this was so relaxed, freeing and joyful.
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Initially I was scared, but I had to get it out of my head. the writing was thrilling, and not all silly. Has made it easier to go to bed.
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If you have any questions, please email using the form below—I’d love to have you in the group!