When someone suggests writing things down to help with distress or a problem (often referred to as journaling), many people think of stereotypical diary-writing. It is important to acknowledge that this form of therapeutic writing is not for everybody and not always what will be most helpful. For those who don’t believe they are good at it, don’t enjoy it, don’t know where to start, feel embarrassed or feel like there is too much to capture, the idea of therapeutic writing