| What Participants are Saying About Journal to the Self |
| "I liked very much the embarrassment of riches...your strategies, organization, handouts." |
| "It's a pleasure to be 'the student' for a day. Simple exercises can be very moving, effective, affective." |
| "Your good humor shines, lubricates the instruction, leads to good fun!" |
| "I feel like I should keep the materials of this class for the rest of my life." |
| "This was...a very powerful class. Thanks!" |
| "Your heart is in your teaching." |
| "It's very reassuring to learn again to find answers to my important questions within myself. I'm learning to see journaling as a way to clearly frame my questions, so answers almost arise spontaneously." |
| "This workshop has added arrows to my writing quiver." |
| "It felt safe to use the journaling techniques, not for some specific outcome, but to look deeply." |
| "I liked the guided meditations and the opportunity to try things out with as little self-consciousness as possible." |
| "You encourage people to look within and to keep their hearts open." |
| "Is this Journal to the Self certified for advanced learning hours for educators, nurses, etc.? If not, why not? Good for teachers...also." |
| "I also appreciated that you were supportive with each person and listened to each item presented very attentively." |
| "I liked the sense of lightness." |
| "I feel like I have more of a forum for being a friend with myself." |
| "The teacher was the best. He was so into what he was teaching that it was exciting." |
| "My thanks, my great thanks, for giving me a tool that helps me to enjoy myself." |
| "...through journaling I can oft times find my own truth." |
| "Being introduced to the variety of way to journal...really helped me do more writing." |
| "I can still write some creative pieces even though my primary writing for several years has been technical." |
| "Fred, it was a great and comfortable class! Thank you so much!!!!" |
| "I've learned to listen to myself and listen to the voice of wisdom [within me]." |
| "I will definitely recommend you to friends and family!!!" |
| "I also liked the sharing that went on in class and that there was no pressure to contribute unless you were comfortable." |
| "Absolutely loved the class, I learned more techniques in 4 weeks than I have in two other full term classes. I got more out of the class than some of the full term sessions I have attended." |
| "[I learned] that I can be more truthful with myself than I have been in the past in my writing. I also found the small class environment much "safer" and was more comfortable sharing than I even have [been]." |
| "[I learned that I] can talk to myself and give myself confidence, put my anger down on paper and work it out, release 'myself' in the journal." |
| "I was quite pleased with the class." |
| "A great class. Well done. I experienced some personal breakthroughs. Grief and heartbreak can be faced." |
| "I appreciate the soft, gentle manner the new experiences were presented [in]." |
| "I can face some of my fear about writing and do what I have always known would be beneficial." |
| "[I liked] the instructor's generosity and knowledge and giving." |
| "I like your enthusiasm each week. Feels good you don't press for more participation." |
| "The teacher...made me look forward to each and every class." |
| "Your voice is very soothing. And your personality is very wonderful, funny, charming. And you make me want to learn and listen to you." |
| "[I liked] the even-tempered pace, [the] tone, and [the] sincerity of instructor's interest in students." |
| "[I learned] a new caring for my mundane genius/creativity thru journaling." |
| "[I liked] the camaraderie and laughing generated by your presentation." |
| "Very pleasant pace. I appreciated the time you spent letting us reflect and write." |
| "Thank you, Fred. The workshop was all I had hoped it would be -- and even more! A great way to spend my Saturday. Thanks!" |