Journaling is more than just writing in a notebook—it’s an act of self-connection, a way to navigate your inner world, and a therapeutic practice that supports emotional healing. For those living with the effects of trauma, journaling can be a lifeline. It provides a private space to process overwhelming emotions, recognize internal patterns, and begin building a bridge between what’s felt and what’s understood.

Understanding Trauma: Experience, Impact, and the Journey Toward Healing

Feeling emotions can be hard. Feeling emotions is hard. Feeling emotions may not be wanted however it is needed.

So, I started thinking over this ‘ writing a blog’ option. From there, it was like, okay, I could do that. What’s the big deal? Just write about stuff? 

As counsellors we are encouraged to always work proactively on ourselves to broaden our understanding and knowledge. The more we learn about ourselves improves our capacity to meet clients where they are at and understand the dynamics that can play out in sessions. I am no expert, I am not perfect however, I welcome the chance to be a traveller in a therapeutic space to safely explore you. You are the expert in your life.

“Truth or reality is avoided when it is painful. We can revise our maps only when we have the discipline to overcome the pain…Mental health is an ongoing process of dedication to reality at all costs.” The Road Less Travelled, Scott M Peck.