There's a lot more to writing therapy than stream of consciousness flows on a blank page

Learn the underlying theory and the interventions that will help your clients fall in love with journaling (and start getting results!)

In this one-hour recorded workshop. participants will get an introduction to the components of using journaling and/or expressive writing theories and interventions as part of their psychotherapy practice.  Includes journal prompts and applications.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and explain three components of the Journal Ladder
  • Compare and contrast the benefits of using various writing prompts in a therapeutic environment
  • Practice identifying and selecting at least 4 different types of therapuetic writing prompts based on various theoretical orientations, the client's presenting problem, and the client's experience with using a journal.


Jen Taylor is a licensed psychotherapist, a certified Journal to the Self Instructor and a Registered Play Therapist -Supervisor but this group is all for self-care and fun! 

*Jennifer Taylor has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6928. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Jennifer Taylor is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs


Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course!

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. An-Introduction-to-Therapeutic-Writing-Theories-and-Interventions

    2. Course Video

    3. Greg McKeown Podcast with Alison Jones: Turning Chaos Into Clarity

    1. Course Evaluation (Required)

    2. Quiz (Required)

About this course

  • $25.00
  • 6 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Instructor(s)

Instructor Jen Taylor, LCSW-C, RPT-S

Jennifer Taylor is an LCSW-C and RPT-S with nearly 20 years experience in the field of social work. She is an EMDR Approved Consultant. She is a certified Journal to the Self Instructor.   She is an adjunct instructor at the University of Memphis currently living near Baltimore, MD.   Jennifer graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work in 1999. She graduated from the Florida State University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work in 2005. Jennifer is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and Florida.

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This tools serve your clients - but they also work for your own self-care practices! A win-win

$25.00

Continuing Education Credits Available

1 NBCC Credit Hour

This course is designed for mental health professionals. Please check your state board to find out if NBCC credit is accepted. No APT credits available.