I’ve been incorporating thought journals in my practice with children, and I’ve seen promising results in helping them articulate their feelings and challenges. It seems like a great tool for teaching emotional regulation and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Has anyone else tried this approach, and what has your experience been?
I’ve found using prompts like ‘what made you happy today?’ really helps kids dive deeper — have you tried specific prompting strategies?
I’ve seen kids respond really well when I let them illustrate their feelings before writing them down. It adds another layer of expression. Have you tried mixing in art with the journaling?