Books
FEATURED SELECTION
Why We Dream: The Transformative Power of Our Nightly Journey, by Alice Robb (To be released 11-20-2018)
The Art of Dreaming: Tools for Creative Dream Work, by Jill Mellick
A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse for the Writing Life by Judy Reeves
Poetry
Haiku/Senryu: A Biologist View, by David H. Rembert Jr.
The Healing Spirit of Haiku, by David Rosen & Joel Weishous
The Practice of Poetry Robin Behn & Chase Twichell, Editors
poem crazy: freeing your life with words by Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge
writing poetry from the inside out: finding your voice through the craft of poetry by Sanford Lyne
Poetic Medicine: The Healing Art of Poem-Making by John Fox
Finding What You Didn't Lose: Expressing Your Truth and Creativity Through Poem-Making by John Fox
How to Read a Poem: based on the Billy Collins Poem "introduction to poetry" by Tania Runyan
Rilke's Book of Hours: Love Poems to God Translated by Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy
Journals
The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day by Intelligent Change
The Essene Book of Days by Danaan Parry
Gratitude, Blessings and Legacy Writing
Everyday Gratitude: Inspiration for Living Life as a Gift, from A Network for Grateful Living (Author), Kristi Nelson (Introduction), Brother David Steindl-Rast
A Grateful Heart: Daily Blessings for the Evening Meal from Buddha to the Beatles Edited by M.J. Ryan
Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal by Rachael Naomi Remen
My Grandfather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging
by Rachel Naomi Remen
To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings by John O'donohue
Prayers for a Thousand Years: Blessings and Expressions of Hope for the New Millenniumby Elizabeth Roberts & Elias Amidon
Writing the Sacred: A Psalm-Inspired Path by Ray McGinnis
Your Legacy Matters: a Multi-generational Guide for Writing Your Ethical Will, by Rachael Freed
The Legacy Workbook for the Busy Woman by Rachael Freed
Lasting Words: A Guide to Finding Meaning Toward the Close of Life by Claire B. Willis
Writing Prompts
Journal to the Self: Twenty-Two Paths to Personal Growth by Kathleen Adams
A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse for the Writing Life by Judy Reeves
The Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler
For Professionals Working with Clients
Therapeutic Journal Writing: An Introduction for Professionals by Kate Thompson
Expressive Writing: Words that Heal by James W. Pennebakbr and John F. Evans
Expressive Writing: Counseling and Healthcare Edited by Kate Thompson and Kathleen Adams
Expressive Writing: Foundation of Practice Edited by Kathleen Adams, forward by Dr. James W. Pennebakber
Your Brain on Ink: A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder (It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing) by Kathleen Adams and Deborah Ross
Resources
The Center for Journal Therapy (CJT) Since 1985, The Center for Journal Therapy has been teaching, publishing, and connecting qualified therapists and educators who deliver writing programs internationally. The Writing Institute, a fully on-line professional training division of The Center for Journal Therapy, provides credentials training.
The National Association for Poetry Therapy (NAPT) Poets, journal keepers, storytellers and song-writers, psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, educators, librarians/information specialists, nurses, physicians, occupational and recreational therapists and clergy working in prisons, support groups, schools, inpatient and day-hospitals, Veterans’ Administration clinics, etc. are NAPT members.