"The power of writing is accessible to anyone who desires self-directed change. It requires no special talent, skills or experience -- only a willingness to explore moments of ecstasy and moments of despair, critical illness and crucial life choice, psychological healing and spiritual discovery."

--Kathleen Adams, Founder/Director, The Center for Journal Therapy

Feel free to share your poetry, lyrics, essays, short stories, etc., discuss any part of the writing process, critique or promote published works!


Cyber-Catharsis: Bloggers Use Web Sites as Therapy
Although the medium first drew mainstream attention with commentary on high-profile events such as the presidential election, many now use it to chronicle intensely personal experiences, venting confessions in front of millions of strangers who can write back. Read More...

Poetry as Therapy
History of poetry therapy and explanation of the healing components. Read More...

Why Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Patients Can Benefit from 'Journaling'
Simply by having a journal or diary, we are reminded to record our lives. Writing these columns has been a sort of journal for me. It has helped me investigate subjects I would not have thought about otherwise. It has helped me to see that there are accomplishments and successes in my life, despite the disease. Read More...

Writing Your Way Out of Depression
"I'm talking Garden Variety circumstantial depression." Read More...