Introduction to transformational journaling online workshop
Wednesday September 17th, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, London time
‘We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect’`~ Anaïs Nin.
We’re hearing a lot about the therapeutic benefits of journaling and how writing things down can help promote physical and psychological well-being, including relieving stress and anxiety.
But what does this actually look like when we sit down to journal?
How can we get the most of a journaling practice?
I began journaling back in my early thirties when I was going through a tough time. No matter how bad I was feeling, I always felt calmer after writing things down. What I intuitively experienced back then is now supported by groundbreaking research at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience & expressive writing, which shows how journaling can re-wire our brains.
Whether you’ve been journaling for a while or you’re a complete beginner, you can join me for this upcoming practical, interactive online workshop on An Introduction To Transformational Journaling - Wednesday September 17th 6.30pm - 8.30pm London time.
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In this two-hour workshop you will explore a simple but effective 5-step transformational journaling process underpinned by research at the intersection of neuroscience and expressive writing aimed at fostering cognitive flexibility and a greater degree of self-awareness in support of helping you live your life more creatively and fully.
The workshop will include a series of short writing exercises of between approximately 5-15 minutes and small group discussions designed to help you:
Connect with your intuition.
Gain a greater degree of self-awareness.
Develop reflexivity.
Who is it for?
This workshop is for beginners and those with a journalling practice alike who are interested in exploring how journaling can be a form of self-directed neuroplasticity in support of transformational growth. however, this workshop is not recommended for anyone who is currently in crisis.
For this workshop you’ll need a quiet space to write and materials to write with. As the workshop will focus on outcome rather than process so no previous writing experience is necessary and there will be no pressure to read anything out (although you can if you wish). You’ll be invited to take responsibility for your experience by going at your own pace and working with the material at a level that feels right for you.
Here’s what some recent participants have said about their workshop experience:
‘I really enjoyed Rachel’s workshop. Rachel has so much enthusiasm. I really enjoyed the exercises that we did and what I gained from it.’ R. Green
‘I really enjoyed the workshop and had an interesting process. Then I had a deep sleep and a very vivid dream in which I felt able to touch in with some unresolved grief. Quite unexpected and very welcome and I wanted to share that with you and say thank you.’ M. Beck
‘I enjoyed the workshop and felt it was very helpful in navigating a challenging situation.’ J. Gallagher
‘I went to a really powerful introductory workshop on Transformative Journalling led by the generous Dr Rachel Newsome. As part of the workshop, Rachel invited us to enter a dialogue with our ‘inner wise elder’ and I found this exercise so powerful - connecting with this notion of my ancestral wisdom really enabled me to offer validation to myself on something I’d been really struggling with and had previously looked for external validation on.’ B. McManus
Everyone attending the workshop is invited to practice CARE - confidentiality, attention, respect & empathy.
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