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 ...

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 ...

Journaling is widely recognized as a healthy practice that benefits your mental health. Research shows that writing down thoughts and feelings can decrease stress and increase empathy, focus, and ...

Writing in a diary or journaling has long been a tradition to help outwardly express thoughts and emotions, which can also help reduce stress and anxiety. As part of the Healthy Boiler Program, there ...

If you've never picked up a journal in your life, don't be daunted. "To start, choose a gratitude journal you love and a beautiful pen, then set aside a regular time to journal. That could be when you ...

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 ...