Visual journaling (aka art journaling) has a long history in the field of art therapy, particularly as an approach to assist recovery from trauma or loss and as a form of stress reduction. Carl Jung ...

Keeping a journal is a potent instrument for personal growth, shown to enhance mental and emotional well-being. Among its many benefits, journaling can aid in problem-solving, managing stress, and ...

Journaling can be a lifesaver. It’s a pen pal, a reliable comfort, a listening ear, a confidante, and a place to vent and scream. If you’re not in the right headspace, taking pen to paper can relieve ...

Art provides a common language for communicating with others to cultivate gratitude. Join Rachel Liccardo, a JHEAP onsite clinician, at noon on Friday, Dec. 1, to learn about the benefits of visual ...

You don’t have to be an artist to use visual journaling for mental health. COMPASSion Counseling of Maryville Executive Director Lakshmie Napagoda will facilitate a six-week program, Therapeutic ...

Before we can make a meaningful change in our career, we first have to think about what’s possible and optimally matches us. There’s no better tool than directed journaling as an initial step. Unlike ...

The previous two posts on this topic address how visual journaling assists emotional reparation and supports self-regulation and stress reduction. Since then many readers have asked about specific art ...