Class Title: Capture Your Life Experiences and Learn from Them: Keep a Journal Instructor: Joyce Chapman Class Term: January 9-March 5, 2012 We are not accepting any more enrollments for Joyce's class; the class has started. Synopsis Journaling is a special and magical way of molding each of your life's experiences into an outcome of self-discovery, learning and joy. It empowers you to move through whatever causes you emotional pain, stress, fear, and confusion until, far back in the distance, you can view it all from the perspective of wisdom and gratitude—a rich tapestry woven from all the powerful and mundane experiences that have unfolded in your life. If you have ever wondered if you can be your own personal tour guide for one of the most exciting journeys you can ever embark upon—the journey into yourself—stop wondering and sign up today! Class Description During this course you will explore the many ways of joining pen and paper to tap into your natural knowing, delve deeply into your inner resources and allow yourself to discover your own answers; find the style of keeping your personal journal that suits you; learn to use proven journal writing techniques for ongoing self-inventory, overcoming blocks, gaining insights and clarity, and exploring life experiences as learning opportunities. The Instructor will send you weekly writing assignments designed to encourage you to learn and use proven journal writing techniques. You can post any questions and/or your responses at any time. She will respond to all posts, and encourage you to embrace being confident in becoming your own coach and advisor. All posts will be visible and by sharing with others, we will be sharing all of our dream adventures. Students who successfully complete this course will learn how to use the thoughtful and peaceful process of keeping a journal to open to self-discovery, let go of the past, break free of limiting roles, and gain a renewed sense of self with the ability to embrace her dreams. Outline Unit 1: Why Journal? Unit 2: Keeping Logs to Capture the Meaning of Your Life Unit 3: Listing Your Life Unit 4: Creative Conversations Unit 5: Living in the Questions—The Art Of Self-Investigation Unit 6: Letter Writing—The Art Of Connection Unit 7: UnleashYour Imagination—Tap Into Your Inner Knowing Unit 8: Use Your Life as a Learning Laboratory! Student Skills, Equipment, and Time Required Basic Internet and computer skills, such as word processing, web browsing and e-mail are needed. Participation in Yahoo group is required. Time required: 2-3 hours per week, though it's likely students will discover they want to spend more time writing, sharing what she is learning, asking Joyce questions and interacting with new journaling friends. Tuition/Fees for this course SCN members: $256. Non-SCN members: $320. Instructor Bio Joyce Chapman is a best-selling author, speaker, and professional and personal coach. A pioneer in the field of journal keeping she provides step-by-step journaling techniques for actualizing dreams to individuals, groups and companies through her books, newsletters, workshops, training programs, coaching sessions and online classes. She is known for her landmark books, and their companion workbooks: Journaling For Joy: Writing Your Way to Personal Growth and Freedom, Live Your Dream: Discover and Achieve Your Life Purpose, and Celebrate Your Dream: Fulfill Your Destiny One Wish at a Time and Notice: The Art Of Observation. Visit her website & her blog.