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Rewriting your narrative through journaling.

Unfiltered Ink

Rewriting your narrative through journaling.

Journal Prompts for After Therapy (and why it's so powerful)

Sep 20, 2024

Hey there, fellow therapy-goers and self-improvement enthusiasts!

Are you ready to supercharge your therapy & healing experienceAs someone who's seen incredible personal growth through therapy, I can tell you that the real magic often happens after you leave your therapist's office. That's right – I'm talking about the power of journaling after your therapy sessions!

Why Journal After Therapy?

Journaling after therapy is like hitting the "save" button on all those ah-ha moments and insights you just uncovered. It's a way to process your emotions, reflect on your progress, and really cement those breakthrough realizations. Plus, it's a fantastic tool for boosting your emotional intelligence (and who doesn't want that?).

I started doing this when I was going through my divorce. I would have such big emotions inside my therapy sessions that I wanted to either:

  • release
  • explore deeper
  • better understand

I used journaling to do that! Since then, I've transformed into a woman who actually KNOWS what she wants (I never knew how to answer that before), speaks up for herself, gets out of her own damn way...and helps others to do the same.

Ready to dive in? Here are some thought-provoking journal prompts to use after your next therapy session:

  1. What did my therapist say that made me feel a certain way?
  2. What was that feeling, and why did it impact me so much?
  3. Did anything from the session remind me of past experiences?
  4. If I could go back, how would I handle myself differently in similar situations?
  5. How can I prepare myself for future scenarios based on what I learned today?
  6. What new awareness have I gained from my revelations in therapy?
  7. What topics or issues do I want to explore further in my next session?

These prompts are designed to help you dig deeper into your therapy experience, allowing you to extract even more value from each session. By regularly journaling after therapy, you're not just reflecting – you're actively participating in your own growth and healing process.

Make Journaling Your Superpower

Feeling inspired to start your post-therapy journaling journey but not sure where to begin? I've got you covered! Click here to download my free "How to Start Journaling" guide. It's packed with tips, tricks, and techniques to help you make journaling a rewarding and transformative habit...waaay more than just gratitude.

Remember, the journey to self-discovery and emotional empowerment is ongoing. By combining the insights from your therapy sessions with the reflective practice of journaling, you're setting yourself up for incredible personal growth and emotional resilience. Inside the free download, I guide you with even more prompts and how to use them in your day-to-day life.

So, grab that journal and start writing! Your future self will thank you for the clarity, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence you're cultivating right now.

Have you tried journaling after therapy before?

What's been your experience?

Share your thoughts by DMing me @samantha.s.says on Instagram or share your favorite journal prompt from this list. Let's keep the conversation going and support each other on this journey of self-discovery!

Ready to take your journaling practice to the next level? Check out my journaling community where we dive deep into emotional empowerment and personal growth: Emotionally Empowered. Together, we can unlock the power within you!

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