Journal therapy is practiced in mental health, rehabilitation, medical, educational and forensic institutions.
Dr. Ira Progoff is credited as being the inventor of journal therapy or the Intensive Journal Method.
There are no known side effects of journal or writing therapy.
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy was created in 1993.
Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy was created in 1996.
Traumatic memories are treated by processing them through journal therapy.
Journal therapy is an effective treatment for the developmentally, medically, educationally, socially, or psychologically impaired. Anyone can benefit.
Journal therapy is best administered by a licensed psychologist (who may also be an art therapist) or psychiatrist.
Journal therapy is very popular and growing in use although some researchers question how such great improvements can be achieved in a few sessions.
Gestalt therapy is typically practiced in individual or group therapy sessions. The therapist works with clients to increase self-awareness and explore their experiences in the present moment. The focus is on integrating and understanding one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to promote personal growth and insight.
Electroshock therapy is still practiced today, and there has been a resurgence in the technique in the last few years.
In journal therapy, the participant may, for example, uncover potentially traumatic, repressed, or painful memories so it is advisable to have a licensed health professional to help process them.
Journal therapy is the writing of one's own thoughts/feelings to further psychological healing and personal growth. It is often used as an adjunct to many psychotherapy and recovery programs.