Journaling is proven by studies to promote mental and physical health, even reducing instances of anxiety and depression (Riddell et al, 2020).

Despite its impact and accessibility, only 1 in 6 people journal regularly (Psychology Today, 2020). Main barriers are: carving out the time and focus, as well as feeling intimidated by writing/not knowing where to start.

Our project aims to increase the adoption of journaling by tackling these barriers through a weekly journaling workshop, that is free and open to all, in both English and French.

Each session starts by sharing basic journaling tips and introducing the week's theme & prompts, followed by individual writing time, and ended with an optional group exchange.