Introduction to transformational journaling online workshop, 17/10/25

We’re hearing a lot about the therapeutic benefits of journaling and how writing things down can help promote physical and psychological well-being, including relieving stress and anxiety.

But what does this actually look like when we sit down to journal?

How can we get the most out of a journaling practice for transformational purposes?

In this two-hour workshop you will explore a simple but effective 5-step transformational journaling process underpinned by research at the intersection of neuroscience and expressive writing aimed at fostering cognitive flexibility and supporting a greater degree of self-awareness.

Who is it for?

This workshop is for beginners and those with a journaling practice alike who are interested in exploring how journaling can be a form of self-directed neuroplasticity in support of transformational growth.

What to expect?

This workshop will include:

• A series of short guided writing exercises of between approximately 5-15 minutes
• Sharing in small group discussions
• Questions at the end
• A recording after the event

The workshop will focus on process rather than outcome, so there will be no need to worry about grammar & spelling and there will be no pressure to read anything out. You’ll need a quiet space to write in and materials to write with.

Workshop guidelines

You'll be invited to:

• Work with the material at a level that feels right for you
• Avoid over-disclosing any matter that is particularly painful or personal
• Consider where you might seek therapeutic support if anything big comes up
• Practice CARE - confidentiality, attention, respect & empathy - with others
• Go in peace if the space is not serving you

‘I really enjoyed Rachel’s workshop. Rachel has so much enthusiasm. I really enjoyed the exercises that we did and what I gained from it.’ R. Green

‘I really enjoyed the workshop and had an interesting process. Then I had a deep sleep and a very vivid dream in which I felt able to touch in with some unresolved grief. Quite unexpected and very welcome and I wanted to share that with you and say thank you.’ M. Beck

‘I enjoyed the workshop and felt it was very helpful in navigating a challenging situation.’ J. Gallagher

‘I went to a really powerful introductory workshop on Transformative Journalling led by the generous Dr Rachel Newsome. As part of the workshop, Rachel invited us to enter a dialogue with our ‘inner wise elder’ and I found this exercise so powerful - connecting with this notion of my ancestral wisdom really enabled me to offer validation to myself on something I’d been really struggling with and had previously looked for external validation on.’ B. McManus

About Dr Rachel Newsome

I’m a Dr of depth writing & creative guide with a Jungian arts-based PhD in creative writing based in a former mill town nestled in the West Yorkshire moors. In past lives I’ve been a journalist, an editor of arts & culture magazine Dazed & Confused and a lecturer in the creative arts, respectively. Since completing my PhD, I’ve gone rogue from academia and now run a programme of depth-writing workshops, courses and retreats grounded in Jungian psychology and cognitive neuroscience aimed at inspiring the creative self in everyone. I’m a Seed Talks expert speaker, serve on the Editorial Board at the London Arts Based Research Centre and am co-Editor of forthcoming Routledge publication, The Creative Psyche: Between Self & Spirit.

https://drrachelnewsome.substack.com/

https://rachelnewsome.co.uk/

Got a question?

Email me here: newsomerachelelizabeth@gmail.com