Reflective and Expressive Journaling (Part One)

Kay Kamienski

This course focuses on the scientific findings behind journaling as a form of narrative therapy. In part one we will do a quick history of journaling and explore the many benefits and barriers related to it, as well as learning the basic framework and techniques to journaling for use with children who are having mental health struggles. 

Objectives for all three parts:

• Identify the key benefits of journaling, its different forms, barriers, and how to obtain buy-in 
• Understand multiple journaling styles with their strengths and weaknesses
• Be able to understand how to use journaling as a reflective and therapeutic process

Bio

Kay Kamienski, MA holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Denver. She also has a life-long passion for the learning and therapeutic benefits of journaling, which began as a young girl. She is a former teacher in the Denver Public Schools and workshop presenter. She incorporates cognitive approaches to learning with experiential-based learning that support the mental health of the students and helps make learning a more motivating and meaningful experience. 

*This is a free training offered through the NJDOE mental health grant and NJASP.