Take a Deep Breath and Lets Journal. Ongoing Journaling Club

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In this class learners will learn research backed strategies about how to reduce stress using various journaling techniques and strategies.

Ashley F, M.S

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(46)

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12-16

year old learners

3-6

learners per class

$35

Charged weekly

Meets 1x per week

Runs week after week

30 minutes per class

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Available times

Pacific

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Class Experience

Journaling is a powerful tool for coping with emotions for individuals. The effects from journaling can lower anxiety and stress, plus help you sleep better. Journaling can put you into a state of mindfulness. Writing by hand about your emotions helps you better understand and process those emotions. 

According to the Washington Post "research and anecdotal evidence point to the many physical and mental health benefits of journaling; chief among them are better immune system function, stress...

The intention of the class is not to elicit reports personal experiences with mental health from learners. If the learned begins to share any personal mental health concerns I will kindly ask the learner to refrain from further discussion in front of the class and to continue the conversation with a trusted adult. If a learner ever shares something that is concerning,  I will reach out to parents after class depending on the context of the information 

Note: Review Outschool's Community Standards before class to ensure that learners remember to keep personal information private.

My educational background is in Mental Health Counseling (M.S). As I therapist, I have 8 years of experience working with teens and youth as it pertains to mental health strategies and tools. Additionally, I have completed child development and brain development research and worked as a certified educator. I am immensely passionate about teaching youth about mental health and have completed years doing so as a therapist and educator. Due to my background and expertise I will be able to teach this topic from a developmentally appropriate point of view. I have spent years creating age appropriate mental health content for teens and have a true passion for the field of mental health.

Journal or notebook for each class 

Please let me know if you need a printable journal template.

30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

The intention of the class is not to elicit reports personal experiences with mental health from learners. This class will be not be taught as therapy or group therapy. If the learner begins to share any personal mental health concerns I will kindly ask the learner to refrain from further discussion in front of the class and to continue the conversation with a trusted adult. If a learner ever shares something that is concerning,  I will reach out to parents after class depending on the context of the information 

Note: Review Outschool's Community Standards before class to ensure that learners remember to keep personal information private.

Sources:
Iodice JA, et al. (2021) The association between gratitude and depression: A meta-analysis.

Krpan KM, et al. (2013). An everyday activity as a treatment for depression: The benefits of expressive writing for people diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

Sloan DM, et al. (2015). Efficacy of narrative writing as an intervention for PTSD: Does the evidence support its use?

Smyth JM, et al. (2018). Online positive affect journaling in the improvement of mental distress and well-being in general medical patients with elevated anxiety symptoms: A preliminary randomized controlled trial.

https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-health-benefits-of-journaling#whats-next

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-benefits-of-journaling

Digdon N and Koble A. Effects of constructive worry, imagery distraction and gratitude interventions on sleep quality: a pilot trial. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. 2011;3(2);193-206.

https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/sleep-disorders/journaling-before-bed-can-help-ward-off-sleeplessness#:~:text=The%20study%20found%20journaling%20reduced,about%20a%20recent%20positive%20experience

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/12/15/journaling-kids-practice-covid/

Digdon N and Koble A. Effects of constructive worry, imagery distraction and gratitude interventions on sleep quality: a pilot trial. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. 2011;3(2);193-206.

Meet the teacher

Ashley F, M.S

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(46)

Hi, I am so happy that you are here! My goal of each session is to inspire learners to become the best version of themselves and learn skills that will allow them to cope with challenges that may occur in life. This may be relationally or...