Journaling to Move What’s Inside Outside to Lighten the Load & Find the Miracles with Dr. Kellie Kirksey

When you feel you have lost sight of who you are journaling can help you step into your story

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Have you ever felt like your inner world was a mess? Or that maybe you were carrying around too much baggage and didn’t know how to let it go? If so, then Dr. Kellie Kirksey’s episode on the Journal with Jenny podcast will be just what you need to hear. This episode dives deep into how journaling can help us move our ‘stuff’ from the inside out and lighten our emotional load. 

If you're looking for inspiration on your own journey toward personal growth then this episode is definitely worth tuning into. Dr. Kellie Kirksey shares so many awesome insights about journaling that I guarantee you'll finish listening and immediately want to grab your pen to start writing! So take a few moments now to listen in and learn more about using journaling as a tool for reflection, healing, and ultimately finding miracles within yourself!

Kellie N. Kirksey, PhD, received her doctorate at The Ohio State University in Counselor Education, Psychology and Spanish.  She is a licensed clinical counselor,  certified rehabilitation counselor, author, yoga instructor (200hr), reiki practitioner, dancing mindfulness facilitator, clinical hypnotherapist, expressive arts therapist and certified mind-body skills facilitator.  She has practiced and taught in the counseling field for more than 30 years and has focused her life work in the areas of wellness, diversity, international corporate/community wellness consulting,  social justice, journaling, mindfulness, self care, holistic pain management, and integrative counseling.  She was a tenured faculty of Counselor Education at Malone University in Ohio where she trained Masters level Clinical Counselors.

Dr. Kirksey also worked as a Holistic Psychotherapist and wellness program developer at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine where she co-created, piloted and facilitated the Integrative Pain Management shared medical appointment.

As the Founder of Creative Wellness Solutions LLC, Dr. Kirksey works with individuals, groups and corporations offering training on topics of health, wellness, stress management, self-care, non traditional healing modalities, drum and movement for wellness, social justice, anti-racism and working effectively with diverse populations.

Dr. Kirksey proactively seeks a variety of opportunities aimed at disseminating the message of Integrative Medicine and holistic wellness in the global community.

Dr. Kirksey enjoys exploring how wellness is achieved in other cultures and has given numerous workshops and presentations on transformational, movement and reflection, (TMR), holistic wellness, meditation, pain management, multi-cultural competence and self-care in North America, South Africa, Spain, Bangalore, India, Canada, Botswana, Hawaii and Italy.

Dr. Kellie is the author of  Poetry, Prose and Miscellaneous Musings and Word Medicine: Affirmations and Poems to support our Journey.

You can find Kellie at ⁠www.drkelliek.com⁠

Instagram: @wordmedicine619

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