Writing it Out: Journaling as an Adjunct to Therapy

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Writing it Out: Journaling as an Adjunct to Therapy

Lisa M. Schab, MSW, LCSW

CE Credit: 2 Hours

Learning Level: Intermediate

Course Type: Online

Course Abstract

Writing it Out: Journaling as an Adjunct to Therapy is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that discusses why and how to use journal writing as a therapeutic tool.

Using journal writing as an aid to the therapeutic process is not an unfamiliar idea. Keeping a journal has been practiced by patients of cognitive therapists in an attempt to help identify and correct negative thought patterns, by Jungians to record dreams, and in the Japanese Morita therapy for the treatment of neurosis. Sigmund Freud professed his belief in the diary as “a key to the psyche” in his preface to Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.

While most psychotherapy is conducted through traditional “talking therapy,” having a client express himself through the written word offers another way to let him vent his thoughts and feelings, and to gain information about his internal and external experiences of life. Journaling also fosters self-awareness in the client, and helps to develop and nurture a relationship between each client and himself. This course includes descriptions of the various uses of journaling as well as detail on seven journal-writing techniques that you can use with clients.

Closeout Course #20-13 | 2003 | 21 pages | 12 posttest questions

Learning Objectives

1.List five principle ways to use journaling as a therapeutic tool

2.Identify the basic guidelines for using all types of journaling exercises

3.List the therapeutic benefits of the writing process

4.Identify seven specific journal-writing techniques

5.Identify ways to apply writing techniques to fit the needs of the client

CE INFORMATION Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Office of School Psychology (CE Broker Provider #50-1635).

COURSE DIRECTIONS

This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. After enrolling, click on My Account and scroll down to My Active Courses. From here you’ll see links to download/print the course materials and take the CE test (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).

Successful completion of the online CE test (80% required to pass, 3 chances to take) and course evaluation are required to earn a certificate of completion. Click here to learn more.

About the Author(s)

Lisa M. Schab, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in the greater Chicago area. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in interpersonal communication from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in clinical social work from Loyola University. Ms. Schab is the author of fourteen self-help books including Writing it Out: Self Awareness and Self-Help through Journaling; The Anxiety Workbook for Teens; Beyond the Blues; The Divorce Workbook for Children; Cool, Calm, and Confident; The Bulimia Workbook for Teens; and The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens. She is available for speaking and consultation on a limited basis. For more information, visit: http://lisamschabooks.com

Disclosure:

Financial: Ms. Schab receives royalties from New Harbinger Books and Guidance Group Books on sales of her books and from Professional Development Resources, Inc. on sales of her courses.

Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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