Creative journaling is an expressive and fun way to keep a visual record of the exciting events, thoughts, and other experiences in your life. This course will guide you in using colours, lines, shapes, and words to express feelings that might be difficult to put into words alone. Whether you’re setting goals, reflecting on your day, or recording dreams and emotions, creative journaling provides a safe and imaginative space to unleash your creativity. Each page becomes a work of art, full of memories, incorporating poems, drawings, photos, and more. The process of sketching, painting, or collaging can also help reduce stress and anxiety, providing an enjoyable way to relax in a supportive social setting.

+ Consumables Cost $36 to be paid to the tutor week 1.

The program is for persons with an intellectual disability. This course runs for 2 hours per week and is run from our Jannali site.

Educational Outcomes:

• Learn strategies to decrease stress and anxiety through creative expression.
• Develop and enhance your creative skills and abilities.
• Create a personalized record of your life for reflection or sharing.
• Explore new ways to express yourself visually and emotionally.

What You Will Learn:

• Techniques for using different materials in journaling, including drawing, painting, collage, and more.
• How to reflect on your experiences and communicate emotions visually.
• Goal-setting and self-expression through journaling.
• Practical methods for incorporating poems, shapes, and stories into your journal.

What to Bring:

• Yourself and a sense of fun

About the Facilitator:

Belinda is a passionate Facilitator in the adult community sector. Known as an adventurous and caring people person,she’s always ready to lend a helping hand. With three years of experience in disability support, her background spans eight years in medical reception and thirteen years as a beauty therapist and business owner.

Her commitment to helping others also extends into her personal life; she has volunteered for nearly 30 years in children’s and youth ministries, leading camps, youth groups, Sunday school, and women’s ministries, and actively participating in school P&C events and fundraisers. She strives to make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most.