Abstract
The practice of journaling in contemporary psychoanalysis has been adopted by a broad range of therapists since the 1960s. However, while many therapists use journaling as a component of their practice, studies promoting a unified approach to journal writing as an adjunct to psychotherapy are still woefully lacking. This article examines explanations of journaling from humanistic / existential and feminist / narrative perspectives. Given the adaptability of writing to a range of approaches, and its application by many therapists today, this article also investigates why journaling and writing components of therapy continue to be deprecated within the field, while offering recommendation for future research.
