S3E9 Therapeutic writing & journal prompts in therapy | Dr Hannah Taylor

Do you use therapeutic writing in your sessions?

This episode looks at therapeutic writing with clinical psychologist Dr Hannah Taylor. She shares practical ways journalling can support clients both inside and outside sessions, drawing from her background in compassion focused therapy. The conversation covers common barriers to journalling, the difference between journalling and therapeutic writing, and tips for making writing a helpful part of the therapy process. If you’re a therapist wanting to add simple writing tools to your practice, or someone thinking about journalling for yourself, this episode is full of ideas you can try straight away.

Highlights include:

02:43 Defining therapeutic writing versus journalling

06:40 Introducing writing as a therapy tool and tackling common judgments

11:00 Practical tips for creating awareness through writing

14:20 Pen and paper vs. digital journalling

23:25 Using writing in therapy sessions and working with client resistance

Guest Information:

Dr Hannah Elizabeth Taylor’s Substack: Inner Pages

Resources discussed

• Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (morning pages practice)

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