The Power of Journaling

CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 65

Whenever I sit down and talk with someone about their coping skills, one of the first things I ask is if they have tried writing about it, in particular, my middle school and high school clients. I do this for several reasons:

  • It’s easier to write about than talk about hard things.

  • Journaling helps you process what’s happening.

  • It’s convenient.

  • It’s not graded

  • It can help you solve a problem

  • It can help you re-frame your thinking

To hear more about what I mean, take a listen!

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