Introduction to Journaling

Introduction to Journaling
If you have ever wanted to try journaling, this course will provide answers to your every question. You will discover the different types of journaling and many journaling techniques, exercises, tools and resources. You will explore a seven-step process that will ease you into writing a journal. You will get detailed instructions on developing, decorating, and customizing your journal, and you will learn exciting new ways to express yourself and develop your creativity.
You will discover how you can use your journal to explore your thoughts, feelings, and values, and you will learn how to use your journal to support your emotional well-being. You will also understand how journaling can ease the stress of unwanted change throughout the course of your life. You’ll even discover how journaling can help you choose the best career for you or advance in your current career.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – What Is Journaling?
- Lesson 2 – Journaling Tools, Aids, and Resources
- Lesson 3 – Beginning to Journal
- Lesson 4 – Filling Your Journaling Toolbox with Techniques
- Lesson 5 – Art and Journaling
- Lesson 6 – Journaling for Self-Discovery
- Lesson 7 – Journaling for Emotional Well-Being
- Lesson 8 – Journaling and Creativity
- Lesson 9 – Journaling Through Chaos, Crisis, and Change
- Lesson 10 – Journaling Your Dreams
- Lesson 11 – Journaling to Develop Your Career
- Lesson 12 – Evaluating Your Journaling Habit
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: itj</li>
<li>Start Dates* Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16 | Apr 13</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul><br><br>
<p><strong>Self-Paced</strong></p><br>
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9659</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Cheryl Simpson, L.P.C., is a Career Coach and Ohio-licensed Career Counselor with more than 30 years of journaling experience. Simpson is the author of more than 30 articles for both print and Internet media. She also has developed more than 100 journaling exercises and leads journaling workshops and retreats on college campuses, at conferences, in schools, and for religious organizations.