#54 Exploring the Depths of Journal Therapy & Reflective Writing with Kay Adams
In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, the last in my current journalling conversations, I chat with Kay Adams, a licensed psychotherapist and pioneer in the field of journal therapy for forty years. Kay has written fourteen books on writing and healing, including her New York best-seller, and debut, Journal to the Self.
We discuss Kay's love for storytelling from childhood to the evolution of therapeutic writing techniques, and the importance of reflection in the journalling process. Kay introduces the concept of the Journal Ladder, which provides a structured approach to journalling, and emphasises how the practise can be a bridge between your current self and your desired self.
In this episode:
Please connect with Kay and visit her websites to learn more about journalling techniques, events, and training opportunities. Discover a library of resources, including articles, writing prompts, downloadable reports and tips to help your pen start moving.
Kay refers to journalling as self-directed change through writing that can lead to personal growth. There is no wrong way to journal; it's about personal expression.
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Soundbites from Kay
"I am as passionate about it today as I was 40 yearsago."
"I started my first diary when I was 10 years old."
"Articulate the wisdom."
"Writing as a form of self-directed neuroplasticity."
"A poem-a-day practice."
"Be an experiment of one."
Podcast Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Journal Therapy and Kay Adams
02:12 Kay's Journey into Journaling and Writing
04:58 The Reflection Write: Harvesting Insights
08:12 Understanding the Mind: Conscious, Subconscious, andUnconscious
11:07 The Evolution of Kay's Writing Career
14:49 The Science Behind Expressive Writing
19:48 The Journal Ladder: A Structured Approach to Writing
26:05 Finding Balance in Journaling Practices
31:36 The Power of Self-Directed Change through Writing
39:42 Imagining Success Through Journaling
43:02 The Journal Ladder: Techniques for All Levels
47:54 Nature's Role in Creativity
54:22 Future Projects and Aspirations
01:00:11 Connecting with the Journaling Community
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