Healing through Writing - An Introduction to Journaling and Wellness Part 2

Amid the demands and pressures of a health-professional education, self-care can often take a backseat. Journaling allows us to process our thoughts and emotions, gain self-awareness, and support our overall mental wellness.

This program will provide you with the opportunity for guided self-reflection through the art of journaling. It will be divided into 3 parts:

In the introductory meeting (January 22, 2024 Hamilton 210/211), co-facilitated by Katherine Hubbard (MA, Teaching Instructor, JeffMD Humanities Selectives, SKMC), you will be provided a notebook and equipped with tools and techniques to embark on a personal writing journey.

In-between, you will be emailed with weekly prompts that will help you to process and reflect on your journey into the healthcare field.

The final meeting (March 11, 2024 Online, Zoom link will be shared via email) will culminate with a reflection on the journaling experience. Through guided dialogue, you will have the opportunity to discuss your journey and celebrate together the growth you've experienced.

Participants will be invited to participate in an optional program evaluation.

Healing through Writing - An Introduction to Journaling and Wellness is designed and co-facilitated by Jenny Chan, SKMC Class of 2026, as part of her Scholarly Inquiry-Humanities project.

Participants must commit to attending both January and March sessions.

These events may be counted toward the Asano Humanities & Health Certificate program for Jefferson students. Learn more and register here. Asano participants who attended the sessions in September and November 2023 for Asano credit are not eligible to receive Asano credit for the January and March sessions.

Questions? Contact Kirsten Bowen, Humanities Program Coordinator, at kirsten.bowen@jefferson.edu.

Artwork: "Grandpa Came in 1960 on a Student Visa," digital illustration by Zoe Wong, SKMC Class of 2023.