Dear %$firstname$%,

On a personal note...my older sister passed away last month and it has been a difficult time for me. In this issue I share some thoughts about my own healing process.

I am so pleased to have your subscription to A-Muse Letter! I hope you are enjoying receiving it.

As you know, each month I offer coaching tips, ideas and inspiration to support you in your writing, creativity and personal growth. Please send your comments and questions and I'll write back personally or respond in a future edition of A-Muse Letter.

Susan Recommends...

• The Healing Power of Writing: A Therapist's Guide to Using Journaling with Clients

For therapists who want to integrate journaling into client work or anyone interested in using journaling as a tool for personal growth and transformation, this pragmatic step-by-step guide will provide an invaluable resource.

Read what experts in the field are saying about
The Healing Power of Writing:

• LifeJournal Online

This award-winning journal software is now online. Great for journal writers on the go with your Mac, PC you can access your journal on the Internet. LifeJournal has the highest encryption security and is password protected to keep your journal totally private. LifeJournal Online has interactive tools to expand your journaling in ways that you'll love.

On occasion I will recommend products and services from colleagues for which I receive a small affiliate stipend. Rest assured, I will never suggest anything I do not completely believe will be of benefit to you.

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Upcoming Events:

Beyond Dear Diary: Journaling for Personal Growth & Transformation

Saturday, October 24, 2015
De Anza College, Cupertino, California - 9:30 - 4:30 pm

Do you want to learn simple techniques that can quickly help you:

• Solve problems that are keeping you stuck?
• Make decisions with confidence?
• Clarify your direction and purpose?
• Master difficult relationships?

Studies now prove what most writers have always intuitively known---journaling is a rich and powerful resource for healing, problem-solving, contemplation, discovery, and change. Join psychotherapist and journaling expert, Susan Borkin in this experiential writing workshop. Go beyond diary-style writing to explore over a dozen journaling methods and cutting-edge writing techniques. Be prepared for an experience that will transform, challenge and delight you!

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GRATIS CORNER

• Remember, if you haven't done so before, take advantage of our Complimentary Coaching Consultation. Contact me for an informative discovery session via phone or in person. Phone (800) 552-WRITE, that's (800) 552-9748 or write to me at susan@susanborkin.com to find out more.

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• Have a question about writing or creativity? E-mail your question to Susan. She may use your questions in future issues of "WRITE NOW! A-Muse Letter by Susan Borkin."

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WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH

You've undoubtedly heard the adage, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." That may be true, but frankly, my first impulse when things get tough is to hide under a blanket. Actually, I do find that a nap can be extremely helpful, but only as a short-term solution. Here are some other ideas to consider.

GET ENOUGH QUALITY SLEEP

Make sure you are getting a good night's sleep. Have you ever noticed how much better everything seems when you wake up in the morning after sleeping well? Scientists confirm that sleep is a critical component to a healthy and balanced life. Do consider a short nap during the day. When timed correctly, napping can be remarkably restorative...

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If you need some help during a difficult time, let's set up a time to chat.
You can reach me at susan@susanborkin.com or by phone at (408) 973-7877.

ABOUT SUSAN BORKIN

Susan Borkin, M.A. is a licensed psychotherapist, coach and writer. She is the founder of Write Now! a professional practice specializing in the use of writing for personal and professional growth. Susan specializes in helping people overcome creative blocks and achieve deep personal transformation through the use of writing. A journaling consultant and trainer since 1978, she is the author of When Writing From the Inside Out, When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes, and The Healing Power of Writing (W. W. Norton).

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