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Journalling techniques
Journaling can be a powerful companion on your healing journey. It creates space to process emotions, recognise patterns, and rediscover your voice — especially after experiencing abuse or trauma.
You don’t have to be a writer.
There are no rules.
Just a pen, a page, and a willingness to explore your own truth. Whether you’re looking for guided prompts, printable pages, or full journals to deepen your practice, this section offers tools to help you reconnect with yourself — one word at a time.
Featured Journals
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To the Days That Didn’t Go My Way
A journal that honours the difficult days and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. This in-gratitude journal invites you to reflect on moments of discomfort, disappointment, or struggle — and uncover what they may have taught you.
Available on Amazon
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To the Days That Light the Way
A companion gratitude journal designed to highlight the small joys, steady comforts, and moments of hope that light our path, even in darkness. This journal gently encourages you to look for the light even when life is at its darkest.
Journalling Prompts
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What does safety feel like to me — emotionally, mentally, or physically?
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What are three things I want to say to my past self, with compassion?
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When I feel overwhelmed, what small thing helps me come back to myself?
Healing After Trauma
Reclaiming Identity
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Who am I when I am not trying to survive?
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What parts of me are slowly returning or becoming something new?
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What does it mean to belong to myself?
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What do I need today that I haven't given myself yet?
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If I were comforting a friend in this situation, what would I say?
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What is one kind thing that I can do for myself this week?
Self Compassion and Care
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What am I ready to release from this season of my life?
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What has pain taught me about my own strength?
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What do I want the next chapter of my story to hold?
Letting Go & Moving On
Recommended Resources
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Penzu – A private, secure digital journaling app that mimics the feeling of a classic diary. Great for daily reflections.
https://penzu.com
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Journey – A beautiful app for guided journaling with mood tracking and motivational quotes.
https://journey.cloud
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The Isolation Journals – A creative community and weekly journaling prompt project founded by Suleika Jaouad.
https://theisolationjournals.com
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Therapeutic Writing Techniques – The Centre for Journal Therapy
Offers resources and training around journaling as a healing tool.
https://journaltherapy.com
It doesn't matter how you do it. Journaling is personal to you, and for it to be successful you need to figure out what works for you.
When you feel ready to start, find somewhere quiet and comfortable. This might be a corner of your room, your parked car, or a digital note on your phone.
What matters most is that it feels like your own. You don’t have to write every day — just when you feel the nudge.
Some days, writing may feel too much, and that’s okay. You don't need to write every day for it to help.
You can write just one word or one sentence. Use voice notes instead. Doodle, scribble, or colour in, or even just read back older entries and remind yourself how far you’ve come.
There’s no wrong way to journal. Be kind with yourself, and let this practice be one of self-compassion, not perfection.