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Six-Week Group Journaling Session: Enhancing Mental Wellbeing

Overview:

Join our six-week group journaling session designed to support your mental wellbeing and personal growth. This program provides a supportive community environment where participants can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through guided journaling exercises. Each week will focus on different aspects of mental health, addressing common challenges such as emotional blocks, motivation, clarity, and gaining control over one's life.

Session Details:

• Duration: 6 Weeks
• Frequency: Weekly
• Session Length: 1.5 hours per session
• Group Size: 8-12 participants
• Location: Online
• Facilitator: Hailey Spring MBACP - psyhotherapist

Weekly Themes:

Week 1: Introduction to Journaling and Overcoming Emotional Blocks

• Objective: Introduce the benefits of journaling for mental health and provide techniques to overcome emotional blocks.
• Activities:Guided journaling exercise focusing on identifying and expressing emotions. Group discussion on common emotional blocks and strategies to overcome them. Setting personal goals for the journaling journey.

Week 2: Cultivating Motivation and Positive Habits

• Objective: Explore ways to cultivate motivation and develop positive habits for sustained mental wellbeing.
• Activities:Journaling prompts to reflect on sources of motivation and barriers to action. Group brainstorming on habit formation and accountability. Sharing success stories and challenges in maintaining motivation.

Week 3: Gaining Clarity and Understanding Your Inner Self

• Objective: Enhance self-awareness and clarity about personal values, beliefs, and goals.
• Activities:Reflective journaling exercises to explore personal strengths and weaknesses. Discussion on the role of self-awareness in mental wellbeing. Visualization techniques to align personal goals with core values.

Week 4: Managing Stress and Emotions

• Objective: Learn effective stress management and emotional regulation techniques.
• Activities:Journaling prompts to identify stressors and emotional triggers. Introduction to mindfulness and relaxation exercises. Group discussion on healthy coping mechanisms and emotional resilience.

Week 5: Building Resilience and Empowerment

• Objective: Develop resilience and a sense of empowerment to navigate life's challenges.
• Activities:Journaling exercises focused on past experiences of overcoming adversity. Group sharing of personal empowerment stories. Techniques for building mental strength and optimism.

Week 6: Reflecting and Planning for the Future

• Objective: Reflect on the journaling journey, consolidate learning, and plan for continued growth.
• Activities:Reflective journaling on personal growth and insights gained. Creating a personal action plan for continued self-development. Group celebration of achievements and sharing of future goals.

Benefits of Participation:

• Gain insights into personal thoughts and emotions.
• Develop practical tools for managing stress and enhancing mental wellbeing.
• Build a supportive community with like-minded individuals.
• Enhance self-awareness and personal empowerment.
• Create a sustainable practice of journaling for long-term mental health benefits.

Who Should Join:

This program is ideal for anyone looking to improve their mental wellbeing, gain clarity, and take control of their life through structured and supportive journaling exercises. No prior experience with journaling is necessary.