Writing From the Inside Out: Using a Journal for Personal Growth & Transformation (Paperback)

~ Susan Borkin (Author)

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Product Description

Keeping a personal journal doesn't have to be a tedious process. It can be a powerful tool for growth and change. Using easy-to-understand directions, real-world examples, helpful checklists, and quick-start exercises, Writing From the Inside Out shows you how to become more aware, broaden your options, destroy obstacles and create the dynamic change you desire. This practical guidebook will give you the essential skills to make a difference in your life---with the stroke of a pen!

About the Author

Susan Borkin, M. A. is a personal growth writing consultant and trainer to individuals and groups. As a licensed marriage and family therapist she sees clients every week and brings real-life, practical experience to her writing. Ms.Borkin has taught journal writing workshops for more than two decades and her writing exemplifies the same lively, warm, and engaging style that has won her rave reviews from workshop participants. Ms. Borkin has been a featured guest on television and radio including Sonia Live from L.A., National Public Radio and KCBS. She has also been a guest columnist for the San Jose Mercury News.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Center for Personal Growth & (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964489708
• ISBN-13: 978-0964489707
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #567,687 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything about this book invites you to journal., July 14, 1999

By A Customer

Ms. Borkin has done an outstanding job of bringing incredible clarity of thought and a light touch to help the reader learn the joys of using a journal for personal growth. It is easy to read. The format is simple and clear. The beginning journal writer will find all the essentials of writing for self-discovery. The experienced journal writer will find several new methods which will take them to deeper levels of self-understanding. I found this book packed full of new ideas for writing that lead to powerful insights and the release of blocked energy. I was stimulated to return to journal writing for myself. As a psychotherapist, I highly recommend this book to my clients.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide to personal transformation, July 13, 2002

By A Customer

Like many people, I have a journal. Sometimes I write in it every day. Other times I ignore it for six months. This book gave me a lot of ideas on USING the journal for more than just recording daily events. It has lots of suggestions on how to start a journey of self-discovery. I would recommend it to newcomers to journaling as well as to folks like myself, who have journaled, but want to get more out of it. It is guiding me to discover who I really am--and to become who I am meant to be.