S3E9 Therapeutic writing & journal prompts in therapy | Dr Hannah Taylor

S3E9 Therapeutic writing & journal prompts in therapy | Dr Hannah Taylor Do you use therapeutic writing in your sessions?This episode looks at therapeutic writing with clinical psychologist Dr Hannah Taylor. She shares practical ways journalling can support clients both inside and outside sessions, drawing from her background in compassion focused therapy. The conversation covers common barriers to journalling, the difference between journalling and therapeutic writing, and tips for making writing a helpful part of the therapy process. If you’re a therapist wanting to add simple writing tools to your practice, or someone thinking about journalling for yourself, this episode is full of ideas you can try straight away.Highlights include:02:43 Defining therapeutic writing versus journalling06:40 Introducing writing as a therapy tool and tackling common judgments11:00 Practical tips for creating awareness through writing14:20 Pen and paper vs. digital journalling23:25 Using writing in therapy sessions and working with client resistanceGuest Information:Dr Hannah Elizabeth Taylor’s Substack: Inner PagesResources discussedArtist’s Way by Julia Cameron (morning pages practice)** Check out Mastering Therapy’s Youtube Channel for all podcast episodes **For notification on up coming episodes and for occasional summaries of tools discussed on the podcast sign up here: www.masteringtherapy.comTo recommend a topic you’d like to hear about, or if you’d like to appear on the podcast please get in touch at www.masteringtherapy.com/guestFor private psychology services and therapy visit www.drnataliestott.com*****Subscribe to the Mastering Therapy Podcast YouTube channelFollow Mastering therapy on instagramConnect with Dr Natalie Stott on LinkedInSUPERVISOR PLATFORMSupervisor Platform is an online directory designed for therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and other mental health professionals to connect with qualified clinical supervisors. It makes it easy for practitioners to browse, compare, and contact supervisors based on their expertise, approach, and availability, while giving supervisors a professional space to showcase their services. Supervisor Platform (with 3 months free trial code 'WELCOME3')Disclaimer: The Mastering therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Natalie Stott (Dclinpsych, HPCP reg), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and should only be used by qualified professionals. Mentioned in this episode:Supervisor platformSUPERVISOR PLATFORM: Visit www.supervisorplatform.com to search supervisors You can list your profile for free for 3 monthsWebsite