Isn’t Journaling Private? – Why Share?

We would feel embarrassed if someone read our diary or journal, right? That depends on whom we share it with and if we are open to all the good things that come from sharing, especially with people who love and support us, like family, friends, and caregivers. Yes, a...

Why Journal

It is pretty well accepted that journaling can be cathartic, but there is more to journaling than letting go of what’s bothering us.  Expressing our innermost feelings in writing helps us process and understand those feelings.  Putting our emotions into words allows...

Personal Narrative – Healing Young Hearts

Personal narratives tell a story, whether about a brief moment or a longer episode in someone’s life.  Only one person can tell each personal narrative, because only one person has lived that story.  Every patient has a story.  Personal narratives are powerful, and...