Using Visual Journaling in Individual Counseling: A Case Example

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this article is to describe and illustrate through a hypothetical case example how visual journaling, a form of expressive arts counseling, can be adapted for use in individual counseling. Counselors may consider using visual journaling as a counseling intervention when working with clients who may not have words for what they are feeling or experiencing, and for clients who tend to be very analytical. Visual journaling can be a way to bypass the intellect and give clients another way to access their experience.

KEYWORDS:

• Counseling
• creativity in counseling
• expressive arts
• visual journaling

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Notes on contributors

Corrine R. Sackett

Corrine R. Sackett is in Counselor Education at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina.

Alyssa McKeeman

Alyssa McKeeman is currently with Midtown Psychotherapy Associates, Atlanta, Georgia.