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.
$75 / 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.
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.
$75 / hour
