Journaling has been a passion of mine since I was a teenager. Back then I didn't know about the well-documented physical benefits of journaling or the brain science related to the healing effects of processing our thoughts and emotions through the written word. I only knew that it made me happy...that I was drawn to it like a bee to a flower. Years later my journaling became a spiritual practice as I began to pour out my heart to God on blank pages, turning my reflective writing into prayer. In time I discovered that praying in this way opened me to hearing from God as well, often expanding my one-way conversation into dynamic dialogue.
Through the years I have enjoyed spiritual journaling and creative writing courses, but I am a believer in journaling as a healing spiritual practice because of many years of my own personal experience. I regularly offer journaling workshops, retreats, and classes.
GROUP JOURNALING OFFERINGS
To stay informed about upcoming journaling offerings through my monthly newsletter, SUBSCRIBE HERE.
To invite me to lead a journaling offering for your church, group, or organization, CONTACT ME.
INDIVIDUAL JOURNALING WORK
In addition to offering journaling classes, workshops, and retreats, I am available to do journaling work with individuals—both instruction and journaling-based spiritual direction. Just as you might explore your dreams and the wisdom they offer in a dreamwork session with a spiritual director, so you can discover valuable insights, guidance, and healing by exploring your journal writings with a trusted guide who listens with you to the voices of your heart. Bring your journal and be ready to share an entry you want to work with. A session also can include guided journaling exercises and personal Immanuel Journaling work for deeper exploration.
$65 / hour
Through the years I have enjoyed spiritual journaling and creative writing courses, but I am a believer in journaling as a healing spiritual practice because of many years of my own personal experience. I regularly offer journaling workshops, retreats, and classes.
GROUP JOURNALING OFFERINGS
- Java and Journaling - A basic introduction to journaling and a variety of journaling practices.
- Tend Your Heart - A deeper dive into six specific journaling methods.
- Speak Lord, I'm Listening - An interactive experience of listening for God through journaling.
- Immanuel Journaling - Receiving the very personal love, care, and comfort of God through a journaling method based on scripture, attachment theory, and brain science.
- Your Journaling Journey - An open group that meets online monthly for regular journaling practice, discussion, and encouragement. (Register here)
To stay informed about upcoming journaling offerings through my monthly newsletter, SUBSCRIBE HERE.
To invite me to lead a journaling offering for your church, group, or organization, CONTACT ME.
INDIVIDUAL JOURNALING WORK
In addition to offering journaling classes, workshops, and retreats, I am available to do journaling work with individuals—both instruction and journaling-based spiritual direction. Just as you might explore your dreams and the wisdom they offer in a dreamwork session with a spiritual director, so you can discover valuable insights, guidance, and healing by exploring your journal writings with a trusted guide who listens with you to the voices of your heart. Bring your journal and be ready to share an entry you want to work with. A session also can include guided journaling exercises and personal Immanuel Journaling work for deeper exploration.
$65 / hour
