Learn to journal coach!

Turn your love of journaling into a meaningful way to help others grow.

The Art of Journal Coaching is a self-paced training with Lynda Monk & Eric Maisel. Learn to guide clients through transformational journaling that builds self-awareness and sparks inspired action — and add a creative, heart-centred niche to your practice.

$495.00 USD

Immediate access to online course

  • 15+ hours of video training
  • Instant access
  • No scheduled class times
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Since completing the course, I have facilitated workshops for groups of 10, 20 and 30 people, a fashion brand’s team of 50 — and most recently, a journaling experience for 250 school staff members.

Luciana Glikas · Graduate

Is this you?

You already know journaling changes lives. Now you want to help others feel it too.

Journal coaching is the practice of guiding individuals to use transformational journaling to increase self-awareness and take inspired action toward their goals. It helps people do something many already love to do — write.

  • Are you passionate about the power of journaling?
    If you are, this program was made for you.
  • Looking for fresh ways to help others change and grow?
    Journaling can be a helping tool — even your main helping tool.
  • Craving more creative self-expression in your work and life?
    Make a difference — and grow yourself along the way.

Who it’s for

Perfect for helping professionals — and anyone who loves to journal

Coaches

Therapists

Counsellors

Health & wellness professionals

Retreat & workshop leaders

Anyone who loves to journal

In this training, you’ll learn

Everything you need to guide clients from the blank page to real breakthroughs

The Art of Journal Coaching self-study program

01

The essentials of journal coaching

What it is, how it works, and who to use it with — and how.

02

Designing and running a session

A clear structure for journal coaching sessions you can lead with confidence.

03

Helping clients reach their goals

Use journaling to help clients solve problems and take inspired action.

04

Custom prompts & activities

Create journaling prompts that help clients discover answers from within.

05

Individual & group facilitation

Facilitate journaling for transformation and growth, one-to-one or in groups.

06

Building your practice

Create a niche for yourself and grow a journal coaching practice — and lots more.

“This course gave me confidence and know-how around coming up with prompts on the spot. It taught me how to structure a class so that short 2–3 minute prompts could be part of any broader-ranging coaching practice.”

Courtenay Schurman

“When I signed up, I was only interested in teaching journaling workshops — and now I am about to enroll in a coaching certification so I can do one-on-one coaching as well, something I never thought I’d have the confidence to do.”

Joan Delcoco

What’s included

Like having two leading experts in the room with you

Over 15 hours of direct video-based training, plus written teaching, real coaching demonstrations and inspiring interviews.

12 video lessons

Information-packed teaching with Lynda Monk & Eric Maisel.

12 written lessons

Inspiring lessons with reflective assignments.

Sample coaching sessions

See journal coaching in action.

Voices from the Field

Interviews to inspire your own practice.

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The Art of Journal Coaching course at a glance

Use it everywhere you work

One skill set. Endless ways to share it.

Journal coaching is a perfect tool and creative reflective practice around which to organize a retreat or workshop — or to weave into the work you already do.

One-to-one coaching

Group coaching

Workshops

Retreats

Online courses

Events & more

Course materials

Your reading companions for the journey

These texts support your learning throughout the program.

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Plus, special bonuses

Extra gifts to deepen your practice

You’ll find links to download every bonus right in your receipt the moment you enroll. Enjoy!

From our graduates

“A 12+ week adventure of learning, journaling and self-discovery”

“Lynda and Eric drew from their deep well of experience to provide a 20+ group of aspiring journal coaches everything we would need to begin our own journal coaching businesses. As someone who has used journaling in the creation of my memoir, I feel like I’m now equipped to coach others to do the same!”

Len Prazych

Author, My Fathers: Letters of Healing on a Quest for the Truth

“I loved the course. It’s the only thing that’s held my interest since my diagnosis. Thank you for the motivation to grow again and the opportunity to think through plans for a new journal coaching business to help others with chronic illness.”

Holly G.

“You two are the perfect balance of feminine and masculine energies. This dynamic combination has allowed me to tap into my purpose and intuition (and compassion) and also to take action, take risks, and commit to my work.”

Deann MacDonald

“I have embraced journaling not only as a practice, but as a calling — a way to help people reconnect with wonder, joy, and wellbeing in their everyday lives.”

Luciana Glikas

“This training helped me see the value of using journaling time in a session. Various types or formats of journaling are shared too.”

Kimberly Wulfert, PhD

Mindfulness-Based Psychologist

“I am discovering my personal barriers that I am now gaining confidence to challenge so I can grow my mindset as well as my business. It will be put to good use over the days… months… and years to come!”

Linda G.

Your facilitators

Learn from two leaders who’ve coached thousands

Lynda and Eric have worked with individuals and groups for decades. They’ve co-edited three books, co-authored Affirmations for Self-Love, and co-created the Artists Speak Journals.

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Lynda Monk

MSW, RSW, CPCC

Director of the International Association for Journal Writing, registered social worker, certified coach and author with over 30 years of experience in facilitation and expressive writing.

“She is flawless in her facilitation.” — Kim Dooling

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Eric Maisel

PhD

Author of The Coach’s Way and more than 50 other books, and an inspired coach and teacher who shares his knowledge generously in a focused, practical way.

“Extremely knowledgeable and shares his knowledge generously.” — Susan Borkin

Start your journal coaching journey

You’ll be so glad you did.

A high-value program at a very accessible price — because we want many people to benefit from this training and make a difference with journal coaching.

Register now and start now

Self-Study · Lifetime learning

Instant access

The Art of Journal Coaching

$495 USD

  • Last chance to get this course at this low price.
    The price increases to $695.00 USD on November 30th, 2026.
  • 12 video lessons — 15+ hours with Lynda & Eric
  • 12 written lessons & reflective assignments
  • Sample coaching sessions
  • Voices from the Field interviews
  • Downloadable bonuses
  • Learn on your schedule — no class times

IAJW members save 20% — pay just $396. Become a member or log in.

Questions

Frequently asked

No. This is a flexible self-study course — you learn whenever and wherever suits you.
Immediately. You’ll have access to the full program the moment your payment goes through.
No. The training is perfect for coaches, therapists, counsellors and wellness professionals who want to add journal coaching to their practice — and for anyone who loves to journal and wants to grow personally.
Download links for every bonus are included in your receipt when you purchase.

Yes — IAJW members save 20%. Join the membership or log in before checkout to apply it. All prices are in US dollars.

Make a difference with journal coaching.

Join helping professionals and journal lovers around the world who are bringing the power of the page to the people they serve.