write • reflect • thrive

Journaling for health, well-being and creating a life of meaning and purpose

Welcome!

The practice of expressive writing (journaling) has been shown to enhance self-awareness, reduce stress, and promote overall health and well-being. It can help us process emotions, clarify thoughts, navigate life transitions, and reconnect with our inner wisdom.

I offer engaging, research-informed journaling workshops and coaching services that provide individuals with practical tools and thoughtful guidance to foster reflection, resilience, and personal wellness.

Featured Services

My journaling workshops are thoughtfully designed to accommodate various schedules and preferences. They are offered both online and in-person, covering a diverse range of topics. Sessions can be structured as concise one-hour experiences, more immersive two-hour sessions, or as an ongoing series for sustained support and growth.

Want to explore journal writing in a relaxed and supportive setting? Come join our informal, drop-in journal writing groups, where you’ll be guided through an inspiring writing experience. No pressure, no judgment—just come as you are and let your thoughts flow onto the page.

Through one-on-one sessions designed with your needs and goals in mind, discover how thoughtful conversation, reflection, and practical support—with an open invitation to explore journal writing—can help you navigate life’s challenges and transitions with greater clarity and confidence. These sessions offer a safe, gentle space to reconnect with your inner self, live more intentionally, and truly thrive.

By integrating journal writing workshops into your organization's offerings, you cultivate a space for profound personal growth, fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience among members.

I work with the people who support people

Libraries & Community Centers

Delivering engaging and enriching programs for community members. Through a combination of writing prompts, exercises, and group discussions, attendees discover the power of journaling as a tool for self-reflection, personal growth, and creative expression.

Senior & Assisted Living Centers

Tailored for the senior population, my workshops offer a unique blend of journaling techniques, encompassing both therapeutic practices for health and well-being and the art of journaling as memoir. Participants will explore the power of journaling to support emotional clarity and connection while celebrating the richness of life’s experiences.

Businesses & Organizations

Guiding participants through practical journaling techniques and reflective exercises to enhance mindfulness, manage stress, and foster resilience. Participants leave with renewed clarity, a stronger sense of self-awareness, and insights they can carry into both their personal lives and professional roles.

Health & Wellness Centers

Designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul, my workshops invite participants to explore the art of journaling for promoting overall health & well-being. Through guided prompts and reflective exercises, attendees are empowered to deepen their self-awareness and cultivate purpose & intention in their life.

What people are saying…

  • “Jane was a pleasure to work with, organized, and highly personable. You can tell she is very passionate about what she does, and quickly makes people feel comfortable. Highly recommend! We will definitely have her back.”

    Joanna Ziarnik, Community Services Librarian, Meriden Public Library

  • "I really enjoyed the two sessions I have done. They were very inspiring and helped me reflect on myself."

    Zandra, Intro to Journal Writing and Setting Goals & Intentions

  • “I appreciate the welcoming environment & thorough discussion about how to journal & what it might do for me."

    Meredith, Intro to Journal Writing

  • "Jane Rossi facilitated an Introduction to Journal Writing workshop at Groton Public Library to an incredibly diverse audience. Not only was she well prepared and organized, she was able to engage each participant from where they were and we all learned from one another."

    Anne Campbell, Adult Services Librarian, Groton Public Library

  • "You are terrific! You have a good vibe and an exceptional style of leading workshops with respect, care and sharing information."

    Maryann, Intro to Journal Writing

  • "Our patrons loved her program (Intro to Journal Writing)! She was very engaging, and her prompts and instructions really encouraged the attendees to take part. I highly recommend this program to any library looking to offer an up-beat, inspiring journal writing program."

    Julie Menders, Adult Programming Coordinator, Otis Public Library

  • "The workshop was very helpful and the group input was a very positive side to the workshop. This was a wonderful follow up to Intro to Journaling."

    Susan, Setting Goals & Intentions

  • "Working with Jane was a delight. She altered her Intro to Journal Writing program so that it would be suitable for a teen audience and it was an absolute success! It was such a fun and creative program."

    Megan Campbell, Teen Librarian, Welles-Turner Library

  • “Jane made the group feel welcome and relaxed as she shared her vast knowledge of the benefits of keeping a journal. Jane Rossi is an excellent instructor and very easy to work with. I recommend her for any library looking to offer an engaging journal writing program."

    Mary Geragotelis, Director, Scotland Public Library

  • “I have worked twice with Jane on journaling programs for our library, once in person and once virtually. She is extremely knowledgeable, prepared and professional. I enjoyed working with her and our patrons got a lot out of her program.”

    South Windsor Public Library

  • “Jane's passion for the subject matter and her ability to create engaging, informative sessions truly made a positive impact on those who attended. Jane's resources and handouts equipped participants with practical tools and added value to the program. Jane's professionalism and organization made it easy to work with her.”

    Canterbury Pubic Library

  • “Meeting her in person was great; she is a very approachable person who is easy to talk to and clearly very knowledgeable in her field. Her easygoing nature instantly makes you feel comfortable. My patrons that attended her program said they enjoyed themselves and there was interest expressed in having her back.”

    Angela DeLella, Head of Adult Services, Public Library of New London

“What happens to us is not as important as the meaning we assign to it. Journaling helps sort this out.”

- Michael Hyatt