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Journaling In Clinical Practice

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This narrative explores the benefits of journaling in clinical practice. Journaling is often coined as expressive therapy, and in recent years has become a tool that can help with a positive mental health outlook, deeper sense of gratitude, and managing and regulating emotional responses to trauma and stress. We will cover research over the years, how therapists can integrate journaling in their practice, and the types of journals one can utilize.

This course is based on the recorded webinar, Journaling In Clinical Practice created by Anjali Mani, LSW et al. in 2025.

Publication Details

Publication Date: 1st Edition Jul 2025

Course Material Authors

Anjali Mani, MSW, LSW

Anjali Mani, MSW, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker and a Certified Journal to the Self facilitator. Anjali Mani, MSW, LSW, is the founder of The Journal Seeker and a Certified Journal to Self instructor who has been offering individual and group journaling programs for the past decade. A graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Social Work, she has over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic services in interpersonal violence, trauma and holistic living in outpatient mental health centers, healthcare settings, and crisis intervention in cross-collaborative systems.

Journal writing has been a lifelong companion in Anjali’s personal and professional life. Her journal has been a compass on her life journey, through key milestones and transitions. “I live to write and heal“ is a mantra she lives by. Anjali began introducing journaling as a form of self-care for stressed out healthcare and mental health professionals in her workplace 11 years ago, and in 2014 began offering workshops to individuals and organizations. She is committed to providing a space for individuals who want to break free from negative patterns, become more authentic in their day to day lives, and identify their purpose.

Her writing on the benefits of journal writing have been published in Aspire Magazine, Wisdom Magazine, and Elephant Journal.

Anjali Mani

Anjali Mani, MSW, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker, a Certified Journal to the Self facilitator and the founder of The Journal Seeker. She has been offering individual and group journaling programs for the past decade. A graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Social Work, she has over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic services in interpersonal violence, trauma and holistic living in outpatient mental health centers, healthcare settings, and crisis intervention in cross-collaborative systems. Her writing on the benefits of journal writing have been published in Aspire Magazine, Wisdom Magazine, and Elephant Journal.

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Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Understand the role of journaling in clinical settings
  2. 2 Explore evidence[based benefits of expressive writing
  3. 3 Learn practical journaling techniques for clients
  4. 4 Ethical and Cultural considerations

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