Healing Tools & Wellness Practices
Introduction to Healing Tools
There are many tools that can be used to assist on your healing journey and below are many examples and ideas. Not every idea or activity will work for everyone. Everyone’s healing journey is different and what works for each person and family may be different. These are resources that you can draw on. If you feel that you may need more assistance in one area, we encourage you to reach out for assistance. We’ve included a list of trusted resources under the resources tab of this website.
Journaling
Writing down your thoughts, dreams, feelings, and ideas is a healthy and helpful practice for overall wellness. Writing helps get to the heart of the matter by getting whatever you’re dealing with off your mind and onto the page. Writing about the pain of heartbreak, the confusing feelings that arise after an argument, or the mess of your life after a big change helps make those feelings real.
Here are some of the benefits of journaling:
- Reduces stress
- Helps manage depression and anxiety
- Helps prioritize fears and concerns
- Provides opportunity for recognizing triggers
- Allows space for positive encouragement and self-talk
Try these tips to help you get started:
Try to Write Every Day
Set aside a few minutes every day to write at the same time. This will help you to write in your journal regularly.
Make it Easy
Keep a pen and paper handy at all times. Then, when you want to write down your thoughts, you can. You can also keep a journal on your smartphone.
Write or Draw Whatever Feels Right
Your journal is your own private place to discuss and create whatever you want to express your feelings. Let the words and ideas flow freely. Don’t worry about spelling mistakes or what other people might think.
Use your Journal As You See Fit
You don’t have to share your journal with anyone. If you do want to share some of your thoughts with trusted friends and loved ones, you could show them parts of your journal.
You can use the box below to start journaling, or use a separate book to document your thoughts. Just remember you can print your thoughts that you type on the website if you have access to a printer, but they will never be saved permanently on this site. If you want to keep a permanent journal it’s probably best to do so with a physical journal that you can keep with you and write anytime you like.
