Journaling II: Directed Exercises in Journaling

Lisa M. Schab, MSW, LCSW
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CE Credit Hours : 4
Intermediate Learning Level Intermediate
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Course Abstract

Journaling II: Directed Exercises in Journaling is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides the foundation for journal-writing techniques, including exercises you can use with clients.

This course is designed for the practitioner who would like to use journal-writing exercises with clients as an adjunct to traditional psychotherapy, and would like some topic ideas to suggest, rather than limiting writing only to the technique of “freewriting.” It is suggested, although not mandatory, that the practitioner has already completed the

course #20-13, “Writing It Out: Journaling as an Adjunct to Therapy.” That course lays the basic foundation for understanding the benefits of journaling and how it can best be used with clients. It also teaches a number of basic writing techniques. Journaling II presents a brief overview of “freewriting,” as well as 36 directed exercises divided into three phases. It also offers interpretive questions coordinating with each exercise and an explanation of the use of a behavior log as a journaling exercise.Closeout Course #40-03 | 2005 | 41 pages | 20 posttest questions

Learning Objectives

  1. 1.  Distinguish between freewriting and directed journaling exercises
  2. 2.  Discuss three clinical situations in which Phase One exercises would be suitable for use in therapy
  3. 3.  Explain the circumstances in which Phase Two exercises would be beneficial for a client
  4. 4.  Describe six exercises from Phase 3 that assists clients in exploring their self-awareness and brings forward insightful details about themselves
  5. 5.  Name the three basic rules for keeping a behavior log
  6. 6.  List five interpretive questions that can help clients explore the meaning behind their writing at a deeper level

Course Directions

This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).

Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.

About the Author(s)

Lisa M. Schab, MSW, LCSW : Find out More

Lisa M. Schab, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in the greater Chicago area. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in interpersonal communication from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in clinical social work from Loyola University.  Ms. Schab is the author of fourteen self-help books including Writing it Out: Self Awareness and Self-Help through Journaling; The Anxiety Workbook for Teens; Beyond the Blues; The Divorce Workbook for Children; Cool, Calm, and Confident; The Bulimia Workbook for Teens; and The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens. She is available for speaking and consultation on a limited basis. For more information, visit: http://lisamschabooks.com

Disclosure

Financial: Ms. Schab receives royalties from New Harbinger Books and Guidance Group Books on sales of her books and from Professional Development Resources, Inc. on sales of her courses.

Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

CE Information

Counseling

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider

Professional Development Resources (PDR) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5590. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. PDR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135 - Note: New York counselors will receive 4 continuing education credits for completing this self-study course). 


Marriage and Family Therapy

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046, ACE Program); the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100 - Note: New York MFTs will receive 4 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

Nutrition and Dietetics

Professional Development Resources is a CPE Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR #PR001). CPE accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of provider programs or materials. Feedback for this activity can be sent directly to CDR. Professional Development Resources is also a provider with the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (#50-1635) and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

Download CDR's Critical Thinking Tool - CDR credentialed practitioners must complete and save this form and the certificate of completion should they ever be audited. Failure to include both certificate and completed tool will result in a failed audit and loss of CPE credit. Feedback about the quality of the activity can be sent directly to CDR: QualityCPE@eatright.org

Psychology

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).

School Psychology

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).

Social Work

Association of Social Work Boards ACE Approved continuing education provider

Professional Development Resources, #1046, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/12/2022 - 6/12/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 4 clinical continuing education credits.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664 - Note: New York social workers will receive 4 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course). Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).

Customer Testimonials

S.C. (Psychologist)

 Lisa M.Schad, MSW,LCSW writes wonderful courses that are interesting and very useful to psychologists working with almost any age clients. These exercises in this workshop will be helpful to so many of my children and adolescents in my private practice. I will use this class for many years to come.

T.W. (Psychologist)

Great course!

D.H. (Psychologist)

Liked the test especially.

L.H. (Social Worker)

Great ideas!  I can't wait to do some of them for myself so that I will remember them better to assign them to my clients  Thanks.

A.D. (Psychologist)

It was very good, thank you.

More Testimonials

E.K. (Counselor)

Excellent interventions. I plan to use them with my adolescent clients.

R.S. (Counselor)

Very helpful. I have used journaling in the past for clients but this brings it to a different level of usefulness.

V.S. (Counselor)

I really enjoy courses that provide the therapist with tools, activities, and exercises to utilize with clients. I like the layout of this course.

B.M. (Psychologist)

Great course; great suggestions for directed journaling.

B.B. (Counselor)

Very interesting and I hope to use journaling more.

L.R. (Psychologist)

Interesting journal suggestions and the material was well presented.

K.F. (Counselor)

I'm glad I came across this course prior to it being retired. The reference materials are presented well & would be useful even for a clinician who is new to using journaling. It was a pleasant course to engage in, and a nice way to earn CE units.

S.S. (Psychologist)

Great and useful course!

J.L. (RD)

This will be helpful with my nutrition patients.

W.R. (Counselor)

Loved all the exercises and plan on using them in my practice.  Thank you.

L.H. (Psychologist)

Well done.  Informative and useful. Thanks!

V.A. (RD)

A great course with good information and interesting case studies.

G.M. (Psychologist)

I've taught journaling courses some years ago, but still found these exercises very helpful for clinical use. I especially like the interpretive questions which moved deeper and touched on unconscious motivation. Thanks for that in?depth dimension.

B.G. (Counseling)

This course was very informative and easy to understand.

M.F. (Social Worker)

Excellent, specific new ideas for therapeutic work!  Thank you

D.O. (Psychologist)

This was a great companion course to Write it Out! Lots of great ideas with interpretations and follow up questions. Very practical!

R.T. (Social Worker)

Good course with practical guidelines.

C.Y. (Psychologist)

Really liked this course. Very useful. Can use it right away.

M.F. (MFT)

Great course. I learned a lot to use with both clients and myself.

N.C. (Psychologist)

Good information, elaborated areas of previous knowledge and expanded creativity. 

M.K. (Counselor)

Very informative course work. Thank you.

C.U. (Counselor)

Will be helpful in treatment of teens.

J.G. (Psychologist)

Loved that there were specific exercises I could use with clients.

C.C. (PY)

Great course. Well written and organized. It did seem more like a self help booklet than a clinician tool but I enjoyed it.

P.M. (MHC)

I had some tools in my belt before this course, but wow, I have a full tool box now. Interesting course, fun and very creative. I enjoyed this course.

L.D-G. (ND)

Highly recommend! This is helpful for any professional to use both personally and with clients.  Easy to read and it added great variety to my CEUs.

A.F. (PY)

Thank you, interesting topic, and useful to my practice to start a new way to explore feelings and make the client successful.

P.K. (ND)

EXCELLENT text & format. Really useful and applicable not only for my clients but for any affliction. I also found this useful for my own personal insight. Also enjoyed this so very much. Thank you. Well done!!!

R.T-C, (ND)

Learned so much!

A.G. (PY) PhD

The descriptions of specific journaling strategies for use in therapy, and situations when each is relevant was extremely useful!

L.W. (MHC)

Great tips in interpretations.

T.M. (SW)

i liked the exercises and the questions following.

A.W. (PY)

I use journaling with a select few of my clients because they enjoy writing but since completing this course, I now feel more empowered to offer it to other clients too to better help them meet their tx goals.  Thanks for suggestions!

J.G. (PY) PhD

I very much enjoyed this course, and I appreciate the handouts. I see journaling as a way to enhance the therapy experience.

R.L. (MHC)

By far my favorite course as it is so filled with so many different types of exercises. So useful.

L.B. (MHC)

I do a lot of writing in my practice. I really enjoyed this CE and got a lot out of it! Great ideas and specifics as to which exercises will be most beneficial to which issues.

E.G. (SW)

Very handy guide , comprehensive and easy to read. Thank you!

K.M. (ND)

This was one of my favorite courses from you! Although I am a dietitian, I can see how some of these exercises would be greatly beneficial to increasing self awareness and dissolving past limitations.

E.K. (MHC)

Great course.  Obviously the author is very expert in these activities.

C.P. (ND)

This was terrific information and i am happy i took this particular course. Thank you for your recommendation.

T.M. (PY)

The course presented many useful exercises to assist clients in developing more self-awareness and understanding of their actions, thoughts, and emotions.

F.R. (MHC)

I learned great new journal entries for different scenarios and clients.

S.W. (PY)

Course content was clear and easy to understand relative to the learning goals.

M.M. (PY)

Fun program! I realized that writing exercises should be more frequently employed with therapy patients!

K.C. (MHC)

I appreciate the format of this training. The material was easy to follow, well organized and able to be implemented in practice. The test correlated effectively with the information gained.

A.W. (SW)

The course offered so many different ideas for journaling and was very helpful and straightforward.

B.C. (MHC)

I really liked this course and learned about some great exercises I can use with my clients.  I liked too the way it was explained as to which exercises went with which client stage (beginning, middle and advanced, basically). Thank you for all the great information.

S.C. (SW)

Great review; I appreciated the concrete suggestions for activities as well as questions to guide the discussions.I'll have to try many of these myself!

W.M. (PY)

In addition to using this with patients, this gives me some great ideas for my own personal development and I will try them out. I'll also try them with students and business leaders to whom I consult. Thanks. It was a great course.

J.R. (MHC)

Journaling is a technique both my clients and I enjoy. This course was helpful in providing practical, insightful and enjoyable journaling activities and follow up questions for use with clients and/or even for myself and my own personal development. Great course! Thank you!

S.G. (MHC)

Thank you! This course adds to my tools for helping clients express themselves more completely.

A.V. (PY)

I was more than happy with this course. Amazing how many different journal exercises are and clearly spelled out. A great therapeutic tool. Thank you.

A.S. (MFT)

I almost laughed at the idea of taking this course and when I started reading all the various journaling prompts, I got so excited I printed out a copy to keep with me when counseling. I totally loved this CEU! Thanks

W.P. (ND)

This was terrific information and I am happy I took this particular course. Thank you for your recommendation. You have really made these courses very user friendly. It takes me several hours of reading and studying, but it's exactly what I need to be more effective with coaching my clients. Thank you very much once again. And the PD Resources Staff have been nothing short of AMAZING. I applaud you for making such a huge positive difference with all these courses.  This course was a lot of research on my part to complete it, but it did teach me a lot about this very important subject of Journaling. Thanks a million for putting such valuable information out there so we can all learn and continue to teach our clients with great positive pointers to enhance their lives for the long haul.

K.M. (MHC)

This course was very practical and content could be used by anyone practicing, regardless of their speciality or focus. It offered solid tools to use with clients who would benefit from writing to increase awareness and engage in self-reflection and learning.

D.C. (MHC)

This course was excellent! It was packed with information that will be very useful in working with my clients. Thank you!

I am impressed with the number of very usable exercises in this presentation. Very transferable to actual practice.