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Creative Journaling Self-Care with Nicolle Nattrass For a full view of courses, visit https://nicollenattrass.com/

Services & Price List available When we pick up a pen - and dare to write- we say " I matter".

Whenever we take the time to sit & listen to ourselves & dare to write it down... this creates an opening where courage, creativity, vulnerability and change is naturally engaged. You do matter.

~I create and facilitate, combining my counseling, writing and creative skills, an empathic & nurturing space that allows individuals to open to discover, uncover and recover their own Best Creative Self-Care practices. I have created 4 Journaling programs that are available as Webinars, workshops and online courses in Creative Journaling~ I am a Certified Addiction Counsellor CAC II and BFA graduate from University of Victoria in Theatre. I am proud to be a member of the IAJW Journal Council, the International Association of Journaling Writing. https://iajw.org/journal-writing-products/creative-journaling-self-care/

I have recently published my first book, Just the Two of Us (a soft place for tender hearts to land), a tender-hearted guide on how to use Creative Journaling as a key recovery tool to help children (age 4 and up) to connect and process stress, anxiety and trauma. Sample Chapter here, https://nicollenattrass.com/creative-journaling-courses/just-the-two-of-us-sample/

I am excited to be a contributing author of two forthcoming books (2021) Transformational Journaling for Coaches & Clients: The Complete Guide to the Benefits of Personal Writing co-edited by Lynda Monk & Eric Maisel and The Great Book of Journaling co-edited by Lynda Monk and Eric Maisel.

“I came to the Creative Journaling for Self-Care course at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were being told to shelter in place. I found myself with a lot of anxiety and fear and too much time on my hands for thinking. Nicolle’s engaging and warm style and her gentle encouragement was just what I needed. Her course allowed me to find a place of calm and creativity amid a storm of crazy. In addition, the 30-minute one-on-one session proved to be invaluable – Nicolle urged me to open up to the idea of creating based on images instead of words, and that is not only fun but a welcome relief from all the words around us all the time. Thank you Nicolle!”

Robin Briggs, Philadelphia, US

Featured Courses here~

Creative Journaling: Self-Care for Helping Professionals (CACCF approved)

-This course is for anyone in the 'people professions'- counselors, addiction counselors, nurses, social workers, mental health workers, support workers etc. It offers a combination for both professional self-care and client care, exploring both creativity and writing in a very accessible way. Participants will experience first hand the benefits of journaling through writing exercises, writing prompts, image collage work and mindfulness focused on renewing personal and professional purpose outlook while working in their chosen field. Certificate issued~ 6 CEU's/ Approved by the CACCF * Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation. Creative Journaling for Self-Care

This online course is available as a product of the International Association of Journal Writing. Do you have limited time yet know you need more clarity, ease and energy for your daily life? Creative journaling is an investment in your self-care practice and is perfect for people who want to tune in, find clarity, and have more enjoyment and beauty in their lives. This four lesson, structured and self-guided program created by Nicolle Nattrass, will help you claim the joy you crave and increase your self-care using writing exercises, creativity challenges and fun activities. Available here- https://iajw.org/journal-writing-products/creative-journaling-self-care/

Creative Journaling: The Promises of Recovery

This course is designed for families and for those in 12 step recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The focus is on self-care, using journaling as a tool to prevent relapse and old behaviors, increase self awareness and uncover creative interests through journaling. We will learn to explore writing prompts, new writing tools, affirmations and image collections to improve and support recovery choices. This course is a great fit for Alumni (those who have completed initial treatment and are new to sobriety). No writing experience is required. More info ~ visit www.nicollenattrass.com

30/08/2025
Grateful to the Parent Support Institute of BC for inviting me tonight- to talk about Family Self Care using Creativity ...
31/10/2024

Grateful to the Parent Support Institute of BC for inviting me tonight- to talk about Family Self Care using Creativity & Journaling as an access point for attachment, communication and emotional regulation.

TONIGHT 7-830 pm

Hard to believe this was almost a year ago...Throwing it back to this amazing opportunity to be part of an Emotional Pro...
26/10/2024

Hard to believe this was almost a year ago...
Throwing it back to this amazing opportunity to be part of an Emotional Protection team with Crystal Anne

My experience as an EPT (Emotional Protection Team) by Nicolle Nattrass | Nov 26, 2022 | Uncategorized             Nov. 5 & 6/2022, Ukraine Community Society of Ivan Franko EMDR4 Ukraine- Group Therapy for women whom war has displaced Have you ever had that moment where you feel that all your ...

FEB. 8th~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
15/10/2024

FEB. 8th~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tap into your personal power with journaling. Discover your creative alchemy and fuel your life forward with ease. 2 hour virtual retreat. Be inspired.

I am looking forward to offering this to support Parents, Caregivers and Helpers & all of those who care for children.
10/10/2024

I am looking forward to offering this to support Parents, Caregivers and Helpers & all of those who care for children.

Can't wait to finally do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to BC Arts Council grant!
08/10/2024

Can't wait to finally do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to BC Arts Council grant!

Grateful to have met & supported the NRTG Employee Team- they engaged in a Monthly 45min Series with me for 6 months.
07/10/2024

Grateful to have met & supported the NRTG Employee Team- they engaged in a Monthly 45min Series with me for 6 months.

So great to see events like this happening! I hope to attend!
07/10/2024

So great to see events like this happening! I hope to attend!

⭐️ Take a peek at what will be offered the first day of our Decolonizing Addictions Conference— Oct 15 starting at 9 am at the Port Hardy Civic Centre. ⭐️

We will kick off with a Len Pierre workshop and finish the day with a Youth Panel.

Kwakiutl cultural sharing too 🤗

Open to all, no registration necessary!

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Whenever we take the time to sit & listen to ourselves & dare to write it down...stepping out of our comfort zone... this creates an opening where courage, vulnerability and change is naturally engaged. We move forward from wherever we are to where we need to be. The biggest benefit to Tuning into Our Story is to experience an intimacy with self that propels us forward. When we pick up a pen - and dare to write- we say " I matter". I offer onsite group courses at your convenience, e-courses available through Square up shop delivered to your email inbox and have launched an ONLINE course with the IAJW (International Association for Journal Writing) Creative Journaling: Self-Care for Helping Professionals (CACCF approved, 6 CEUS Certificate issued upon completion) -This course is for anyone in the 'people professions'- counselors, addiction counselors, nurses, social workers, mental health workers, support workers etc. It offers a combination for both professional self-care and client care, exploring both creativity and writing in a very accessible way. Participants will experience first hand the benefits of journaling through writing exercises, writing prompts, image collage work and mindfulness focused on renewing personal and professional purpose outlook while working in their chosen field. Certificate issued~ 6 CEU's/ Approved by the CACCF * Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation.

Creative Journaling for Self-Care This course is available online with the International Association for Journal Writing,www.iajw.org.

The focus of this workshop is Self-Care and will provide you with more information on journaling, new tools to you and how to use journaling to increase productivity, manage stress and to uncover, recover & discover creative interests and goals. Creative Journaling: The Promises of Recovery This course is designed for families and for those in 12 step recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The focus is on self-care, using journaling as a tool to prevent relapse and old behaviors, increase self awareness and uncover creative interests through journaling. We will learn to explore writing prompts, new writing tools, affirmations and image collections to improve and support recovery choices. This course is a great fit for Alumni (those who have completed initial treatment and are new to sobriety). No writing experience is required. Nicolle Nattrass is a CAC II certified addiction counselor, an Alumna of the University of Victoria (1991) with a B.F.A. theatre degree. Her creative career began as a professional actor (CAEA/UBCP/ACTRA) in 1992 and she became a playwright (Playwrights Guild of Canada) in 1998, receiving two nominations for ‘Outstanding Original Play’ and ‘Outstanding Performance’ at the 1998 Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards. As a coach and facilitator, she has been employed by addiction agencies (Renascent, Salvation Army Homestead), agencies working with high-risk groups (Vancouver Coastal Health, William Head Federal Penitentiary and Aboriginal Centres), educational institutions (Camosun College, Vancouver Island University) as well as various arts and cultural agencies (Chemainus Theatre Festival). She has worked with a diverse range of ages from elementary school age to high risk teens dealing with concurrent issues to coaching professional artists, health care professionals and adults in recovery.

A full profile of achievements can be found at www.nicollenattrass.com.