1 / 7My Therapist Told Me to Journal: A Creative Mental Health Workbook
Creative: My Therapist Told Me to Journal is an interactive mental health workbook that combines writing prompts, drawing, and goal tracking. Its mix of playful activities and practical exercises may suit people who want alternatives to open-ended journaling, though it is presented as self-care support rather than a substitute for professional care.
At a glance
- Combines journaling, drawing, checklists, gratitude prompts, and goal pages rather than relying only on free writing.
- Introduces practices including CBT and EMDR and explains an author-described dot method for tracking goals.
- Includes anxiety-related resources, emergency pages, creative mindfulness exercises, and a page of stickers, according to the listing.
Reference price: $35.48
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Varied formats can make reflection more approachable for people who dislike conventional journaling.
- Goal tracking, structured prompts, and drawing activities offer several ways to engage with the workbook.
- The listing describes material addressing anxiety, depression, grief, and everyday self-care.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Skyhorse Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 27, 2020 |
| Edition | Skyhorse Stationary |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1510761128 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1510761124 |
| Weight listed | 2.31 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.24 x 0.61 x 9.24 inches |
What to know before buying
- The workbook includes self-help guidance for mental health concerns. It should not be treated as a replacement for individualized professional support or emergency care.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- People who prefer structured prompts, drawing, checklists, and goal tracking over blank-page journaling.
- Readers looking for a creative self-care workbook with introductory therapy-related practices and anxiety resources.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a clinical treatment plan, individualized therapeutic advice, or a workbook focused solely on free-form writing.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with a majority in the five-star category, but a meaningful share fall in the middle and lower categories. Without individual review comments, the reasons behind those ratings are unclear. For someone considering a structured workbook, the ratings offer only a broad satisfaction signal and do not establish how well its activities suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of activities are included?
The listing describes checklists, doodle boxes, gratitude prompts, goal pages, drawing, mindfulness exercises, and a dot method for goal tracking.
Does it cover therapy practices?
The listing says it introduces practices such as CBT and EMDR. It is described as a workbook and self-care resource, not individualized therapy.
Is this mainly a blank journal?
No. Its described format uses guided prompts and activities, including drawing, checklists, goal tracking, and resources.
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