The ExpertRating Online Writing Course (Journal Writing) (leading to ExpertRating Writing
Certification-Journal Writing).
If you've ever
wanted to try journaling, this course will provide answers to your
every question. You’ll discover the different types of journaling
(including dream journaling), and sample a buffet of journaling
techniques, exercises, tools, and resources.
We’ll cover
everything you need to know about journaling, including a seven-step
process that will ease you into writing a journal, even if you've
never journaled before. You'll get detailed instructions on
developing, decorating, and customizing your journal, and you'll
learn exciting new ways to express yourself and develop your
creativity.
You'll find out
how you can use your journal to explore your thoughts, feelings, and
values, and you'll learn how to use your journal to support you as
you develop true emotional well-being. You'll also understand how
journaling can ease the stress of unwanted change throughout the
course of your life. You'll even discover how journaling can help
you choose the best career for you or advance in your current
career.
This course includes a knowledgeable
and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons,
facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor
for this course will be Cheryl Simpson.
Cheryl Simpson
About
the
ExpertRating Online Writing Course (Journal Writing) instructor: Cheryl Simpson,
L.P.C., is a Career Coach and Ohio-licensed Career Counselor with
more than 30 years’ journaling experience. Cheryl is the author
of more than 30 articles for both print and Internet media. She
also has led journaling workshops and retreats on college
campuses, at conferences, in schools, and for religious
organizations, and has developed more than 100 journaling
exercises and prompts.
Online Journal
Writing Certification requirements:
For taking this instructor led ExpertRating Online Writing Course (Journal Writing) you need
Internet access, e-mail, and and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or
Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
Testimonials:
The ExpertRating Online Writing Course (Journal Writing) has received overwhelming positive
feedback and reviews from students around the world. Here are a few:
"Amazing
course! I had no idea that a journaling course would cover some many diverse
topics - all related to Life's Journey. Thank you." "An
excellent course. It exceeded my expectations and I am absolutely sure I will
use the information throughout the years." "As
it ends up, I did not make the time to do as much journaling as I had intended;
however, I still feel the class was worthwhile for me. I gained a lot of
knowledge, understanding, and some inspiration from the class. I will take these
benefits forward with me. The instructor is first-rate and I have already
recommended the class to others. Thank you!" "As
the mother of a child with special needs, I wanted to learn how to journal about
the joys and challenges he brings to our family. This class more than met my
expectations, and I'm even thinking of writing a memoir based on my journal
entries!" "As
this was my first online course, I feel I couldn't have had a better
instructor!" "A
very good class. I enjoyed it very much and gained a lot of insight into the
subject of journaling.... I am glad that I took the class and would recommend it
to others." "Best
class I've taken through ed2go....I would really enjoy taking another class with
this instructor, particularly one on spiritual journaling. She is wonderful and
the materials were excellent." "Cheryl,
can't say how much I've enjoyed this course. I have learned so much from this. I
think one thing I've learned is some of the reasons I wanted to write a journal
in the first place. I am definitely going to keep up with this and look for
other things to help me." "Cheryl
has a wealth of knowledge on this subject and is an excellent teacher. Her style
is friendly and she comes across as a mentor - someone who is sharing the
journey. I hope to be able to start to explore all that Cheryl has taught in the
not to distant future. I highly recommend this class and would take another by
Cheryl if it were offered." "Cheryl,
I'd no idea there was so much to journaling. I can now see how it might become a
very powerful tool in my life. Thank you for an interesting, challenging
course." "Cheryl,
I loved the class! I too feel like I'm just beginning, even though the class has
come to a close. Journaling has been such an enlightening experience.... Thank
you for your quick responses and sharing your wisdom with us." "Cheryl,
it has been a great experience! I have learned and written a lot! One thing that
I have learned is that I do better with my journaling with prompts.""Cheryl...I
thoroughly enjoyed this class and am grateful for the many journaling prompts
and exercises I now have in my portable tote bag need I simply want to be
creative or more - to understand and achieve my lifelong goals. I most
especially appreciate your immediate and thoughtful words to each message I
posted. Journaling is a personal choice, but my necessity. Thank you...." "Cheryl
Simpson and the course are top-notch…I'm delighted with the wealth of material.
I've learned far more than I expected to and now journal every day. Thank you!"
(leading to
ExpertRating Writing Certification-Journal Writing)
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Chapter end quizzes to ensure that you are learning important aspects of every chapter
Chapter assignments to help you practically use the
Writing that you will learn during the Writing Course.
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Journaling
can be a powerful tool for creative writers. The judicious use of a
journal can provide many benefits.
Journals provide
ideas for projects. They are a great to explore different types of
writing without fear of censure or judgment and a method to work
through emotional turmoil and learn how to put those thoughts,
insecurities and concerns on paper. A journal, can serve all the
above purposes and more. That is, you can use a journal as a
calendar and a record of your life. It can also be a book that you
write in
Journals are a place to record
thoughts, feelings and raw emotions. They work through emotional
turmoil or sort through happy or blissful memories. The ExpertRating
Introduction to Journaling Certification course will help you to
reap the benefits of journaling by giving you tips on how to write
journals.
Have you ever
wondered how a journal differs from a diary? Are
you curious about the benefits of journaling?
Are you aware of the ways journaling can improve
your physical health? This lesson will help you
explore these important topics and share with
you a selection from one of the most famous
journals of all time.
Friday - Lesson 02
If you're like
many journalers, you enjoy learning about
different tools and resources you can use to
strengthen your journaling practice. This lesson
will guide you through taking a closer look at
the different kinds of journaling, journals,
writing utensils, paper, online journals, and
software programs that can enrich your writing.
By the time you're finished with this lesson,
you'll know much more about journaling tools,
aids, and resources than you ever thought
possible!
Week Two
Wednesday - Lesson 03
Now that you've
learned the basics, it's time to get started
journaling! This lesson will share a seven-step
journaling process with you to help ease you
into writing, even if you've never journaled
before. This lesson will also introduce you to
two kinds of writing prompts to jumpstart your
journaling. Then this lesson will talk about how
you can protect your journal's safety and your
confidentiality as you write.
Friday - Lesson 04
The previous
lesson introduced you to two fundamental types
of journaling exercises. In this lesson it will
teach you four more. By adding such tools as
list making, writing prompts, dialogues, and
unsent letters to your journaling toolbox,
you'll not only enrich your journaling, but keep
yourself motivated to write for years to come!
Week Three
Wednesday - Lesson 05-
Have you ever
wondered how to make a journal from scratch? If
so, you're in luck because that's exactly what
you'll learn in this lesson. And if that's not
something that interests you, fear not because
you'll also discover other playful ways to
customize your journal, such as decorating your
journal's cover and myriad ways to incorporate
art and scrapbooking techniques into your
journal's pages.
Friday - Lesson 06
One of the most
important reasons most people journal is to
discover themselves. Are you ready to discover
who you are? Then join your instructor in taking
a closer look at the purpose of thoughts and
feelings. This lesson will help you discover
your thoughts, feelings, and values, and
demonstrate how to explore all three in the safe
space of your journal.
Week Four
Wednesday - Lesson 07
In your previous
lesson, you learned about the difference between
emotions and feelings and why both are so vital.
This lesson will build on that foundation by
delving into emotional intelligence, which is
your capacity to work effectively with your own
emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It
will teach you how your journal can support you
in learning the critical skills necessary for
true emotional well-being.
Friday - Lesson 08
Are you a
creative person? If you're breathing (and I
presume you are!), then you most certainly are
creative. This lesson will share with you a
liberating definition of creativity, and guide
you on a tour of the three-step creative
process—conception, incubation, and birth.
You'll enjoy collecting new ways to express
yourself and your creativity in the pages of
your journal.
Week Five
Wednesday - Lesson 09
A lot of people
begin journaling after some significant life
change that upsets the applecart of their
existence. Has that ever happened to you? This
lesson will help you explore the Cycle of Change
and rediscover your life's true story in the
process. You'll also discover how your journal
can aid you in weathering the chaotic and
unexpected winds of change. Then this lesson
will talk about how journaling can ease the
stress of unwanted change throughout the course
of your life.
Friday - Lesson 10
Are you as
curious about and fascinated by dreams as
everyone? If so, you'll really enjoy this
lesson. After teaching you the major types of
dreams and dream themes, this lesson will delve
into the power of symbols. Then it will share a
dream journaling process with you that you can
implement as frequently as you like. And, if you
have trouble remembering your dreams, this
lesson will even show you how to turn that
pattern around!
Week Six
Wednesday - Lesson 11
Of all the types
of journaling that will be shared with you in
this course, this is the one you probably know
the least about—and need the most! This lesson
will begin by showing you the career-development
process so you can see for yourself how
journaling can help you do everything from
choose a career or college major, write a
resume, prepare for job interviews, or even
advance your career to the next stage.