Spring Cleaning of the Mind - Junk Journaling

Date: May 24, 2024

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $55 +HST (includes light refreshments)

Location: Jess Jones Recreation Therapy, 1124 Gainsborough Road, London

Age: 18+

Goal: The terminal goal of the workshop is to promote emotional well-being, self-awareness, and mindfulness through the practice of junk journaling. Participants will leave with a sense of clarity, renewed energy, and a personalized junk journal to continue their mental wellness journey.

Target Audience: Adults 18+  will undergo a needs assessment to ensure that the content is tailored to their individual needs and preferences. An evaluation will also be conducted at the end of the workshop to gather feedback and assess the effectiveness of the program in meeting participants’ goals.

Description: Join us for an enriching therapeutic recreation workshop, “Spring Cleaning of the Mind – Junk Journaling.” Participants will engage in the creative process of junk journaling to declutter their minds and explore self-expression through art. Led by a skilled recreation therapist, this workshop offers a supportive environment for personal growth and reflection.

The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with a therapeutic outlet for mental decluttering and self-expression through junk journaling. Participants will have the opportunity to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and creative space.

Benefits:

Stress Reduction: Engaging in creative activities such as junk journaling can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Self-Expression: Participants will have the opportunity to express themselves artistically and explore their thoughts and emotions.

Mindfulness: Junk journaling encourages mindfulness and present-moment awareness, fostering a sense of calm and clarity.

Emotional Processing: Through the process of journaling, participants can explore and process their emotions in a constructive way.

Personal Growth: Participants will gain insight into themselves and their experiences, fostering personal growth and self-discovery.

About Us: Jess Jones Recreation Therapy is dedicated to providing high-quality Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Education and Counseling to humans of all ages and abilities through creativity, connection and curiosity. We pride ourselves on an advantageous team that brings education, research, experience and compassion to the table. Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc. was founded in June of 2021. What started off as only providing sensory exploration kit subscriptions has grown into serving hundreds of humans of all ages and abilities nationwide with one-to-one and group therapeutic recreation programming! With a focus on serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities with an FASD specialization, we are also experts in providing programming to adults and seniors alike.