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Journal WritingJournal Writing and and
Art TherapyArt Therapy
Journal WritingJournal Writing and and
Art TherapyArt Therapy
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Journal Writing• Benefits of writing in a journal• Journal writing tips• Techniques for journaling
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Benefits of Journal Writing
• Release of emotions• ‘Writing meditation’• Self-awareness• Ownership of feelings• Honesty with self• Demonstrates growth• Reflecting about the past
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Physical Benefits of Journaling
• Decreased physician visits• Decreased absenteeism at work
• Improved general health• Improved perceived health
• Immune functioning related to emotional expression
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9 Components of Journaling
• Self-awareness• Self-improvement• Privacy• Clear thinking• Stress Relief
• Memory building and learning from past experiences
• View emotions from a distance
• Enhances friendship
• Therapeutic effects
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Journal Writing Tips
• Confidentiality• Relax• Try different techniques• Location• Let thoughts flow
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Techniques For Journaling
• The Buzan style• Dream journal• Unsent letters• Third person• ‘The Child Within’
• Dialogues• Prompts• Lists• Autobiography• Free-form
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Art Therapy
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Art therapy is based on the belief that the
creative process involved in the making of art is
healing and life-enhancing.---American Art Therapy Association
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Benefits of Art Therapy• Self-awareness• Expression of
emotions• Use of a visual
language• Utilize creative
potential
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Uses and Applications• Health, Illness and Disease
– Creativity and making sense of illness– Strengthens positive feelings and
alleviates distress– Illuminates insights gained through
coping with illness
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Uses and Applications• Depression • Children and adolescents• Individuals with impaired
speech• Body image & eating disorders• The elderly• People who are dying• Adults• Increased self-awareness
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Types of Media Used• All types of art supplies • Thematic art• Free-expression• Interpretation of symbols• Use of color