TWI Summer Terms 2022

All classes are delivered online, and cost $205.00. Classes eligible for CEUs offer 8 hours of continuing education for counselors upon verification of satisfactory course completion and submission of course evaluation. See below for CE details. If you are using a credit, please contact Krista directly at krista@journaltherapy.com to register.

FOR TRAINEES:
Each summer course counts for a half TW Elective Credit. Two 4-week classes are needed to account for one full credit. Only one full elective credit can be comprised of two 1/2-credit classes. The rest of your electives must come from 8-week, full credit classes.

MORE ON CEUs: The Center for Journal Therapy is an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. Programs for which NBCC-approved clock hours will be awarded are identified with an asterisk (*). These courses are taught by licensed or licensure-prepared mental health professionals. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. Participants are responsible for checking with their state’s licensing board for their discipline to ensure that National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) continuing education is accepted.

Course List

(click a class to learn more):

SUMMER TERM 2:
The Muse is In
More Wellness Please! Better Health Practices Through Writing
Lazy Summer Poetry

Summer Term 2:
August 4 – August 31, 2022

S222Winter: The Muse is In

Instructor: Cyncie Winter, LPC, CJT

In this exciting course, we will explore Jill Badonsky’s delightful book, The Muse Is In. Fun, gorgeously illustrated, and packed to the brim with tips and information about how to spice up your creative life, Jill’s voice is unique in the world of books on creativity–wry, whimsical, clever, and grounded in solid directives to keep you going on the proper path. Together, we will investigate her tools and techniques through writing, as we develop individual creative projects.

CEUs Available.

Required Text: The Muse is In: An Owners Manual to Your Creativity by Jill Badonsky.

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S222Scherlong: More Wellness Please! Better Health Practices Through Writing

Instructor: Nancy Scherlong, LCSW, PTR, CJT, M/S

Together we will explore the four major domains of wellness – physical, emotional, social and spiritual – through a variety of poetry, journal prompts and holistic health coaching practices. Popular research indicates we need at least 28 days of focused attention to begin behavioral change. Let’s strengthen our overall life balance and gain strength together in community!

CEUs Available

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S222Barnes: Lazy Summer Poetry

Instructor: Linda Barnes, MS, CJT, CAPF

Lean back in your hammock or lawn chaise and dream the heat away with soothing, shimmering poems selected to inspire your own languid muse. No books. No tests. Just joyful meandering in poetry’s garden.

CEUs Available.

Ethics Course

We are now providing a 6-hour guided independent study, Ethics course that meets the requirements for the National Federation of Biblio/Poetry Therapy (NFBPT) credentialing as well as our Therapeutic Writing Institute (TWI) credentialing.

Tuition is $50 ($25 for TWI Trainees), which includes an emailed CE Certificate or Certificate of Completion.

REGISTRATION

If you are using a credit, please contact Krista directly at krista@journaltherapy.com to register.

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