Allison Pond
Friday, November 3, 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm
When it comes to life transitions, coach Leia Francisco writes, “Journaling during your transitions restores self-trust. … The journal counteracts the social and cultural pressures to move through change too quickly for fear of looking “weak” or self-pitying. In fact, this pressure to fix it fast and move on is one reason people get stuck emotionally in transitions … Your journal gives you permission to define your transition according to your own timeline.” Allison Pond will help us explore the many methods for realizing the benefits of journal writing in ones personal journey.
Bring a journal and a pen or pencil!
GATHERING AT:
Home of Elizabeth and Mark England
1194 S. 500 E., SLC, UT
Please come in the back door if you arrive late.
THE DISCUSSION:
What do Ernest Hemingway, Courtney Love, David Sedaris, and Emma Watson have in common? Journal writers, all of them.
Many people keep diaries to record life events, but that’s just one way to use a journal. There are countless techniques for different purposes, such as creative expression, healing or personal growth, business management, or working through difficult life transitions.
When it comes to life transitions, coach Leia Francisco writes, “I believe that journaling during your transitions restores self-trust. … The journal counteracts the social and cultural pressures to move through change too quickly for fear of looking “weak” or self-pitying. In fact, this pressure to fix it fast and move on is one reason people get stuck emotionally in transitions … Your journal gives you permission to define your transition according to your own timeline. … Journaling helps you trust yourself in dealing with the dark unknowns of transitions.”
Research shows that journal writing offers both psychological and physical benefits. During this evening together, we’ll talk about some of these benefits and then try several specific journal prompts together, with time built in to reflect on the experience and share insights.
Bring your journal, computer, or a notebook — whatever you like to use to write.
ABOUT ALLISON:
Allison Pond is an award-winning journalist known for her coverage of vulnerable populations. She is Senior Editor of In-depth and Special Projects at the Deseret News and previously worked as a research associate at the Pew Research Center. Allison has an MPP from Georgetown University and a BA from Brigham Young University. A lifelong journal-keeper and a certified Journal to the Self® Instructor, Allison is an engaging teacher, writer and facilitator.
