Therapeutic Journaling Therapy for Preteens— Journaling, for many people, is as personal and therapeutic as lying on a couch and talking to a therapist for hours. Once the pen starts gliding over the paper, the mind starts to dig deeper and deeper into thoughts, memories, dreams, curiosities, and fears that are far from the surface […]
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Preteen Healing & Relationship Journaling
Preteen Healing & Relationship Journaling— When we experience emotional pain we may find ourselves out of balance and harmony with ourselves and our interactions with others. Emotional pain can even cause us to deal with life in a detached way. We may feel that no-one understands us. Because of this inaccurate perception we may keep people […]
Journaling as a Tool to Reduce Preteen Stress
Journaling & Preteen Stress— When considering pre-teens, they have an incredible amount of demands that are placed on them almost on a daily basis. There is school, friends, (along with the peer pressure), familial responsibilities and extracurricular activities, to mention just a few of those things that can sometimes become overwhelming for the pre-teen. A journal […]
55 Creative Writing Prompts for Tweens (and Teens)
Creative Writing Prompts for Teens and Tweens— As tweens prepare to transition into the next stage of their lives, they often feel pressured to conform to what’s “popular.” They might feel pressured to fit in with other students and feel uncomfortable expressing their own individual preferences. That’s why it’s so important to emphasize creativity and the power […]
Preteen Self-Esteem Journaling
Preteen Journaling: Understanding How Self-Concept Relates to Self Esteem— Our self-concept is how we see and believe in ourselves. It is the perception we have of ourselves. Our self-concept and self-esteem are intimately related. How we see ourselves directly determines how we feel about ourselves. Our self-concept has more strength in bolstering our self esteem and protecting […]
Preteen Journal Writing | Self Discovery
Preteen Journal Writing— One of the greatest benefits of journal writing is self-discovery. And self-discovery most definitely will have a positive effect on your pre-teen’s confidence and self-esteem. When we write in a journal we are taking a journey into the depths of who we are. Who we are is composed of many different aspects, […]