Life Histories

Note: If you are interested in submitting a life history regarding your own experiences with the Intensive Journal Program, please read the following letter from Director Jon Progoff.

Writing a Life History

General Life Issues

Personal

• What the Intensive Journal™ Method has Done for Meby Nicky Britten, UK
• Learning Lessons About Life with the Intensive Journal™ Method by Diego

Physical/Mental Health

Cancer

• Surviving the Emotional Consequences of Cancer,by Vic T.
• Recovering From Breast Cancer, by Fran Pullara
• My Battle with Leukemia, by Netter Hansen
• Choosing Life or Death in the Throes of Pancreatic Cancer, by Gayle Madden

Depression

• Using the Intensive Journal Method to Cope With Bipolar Disorder by Gerald C. Johnson

Trauma

• Overcoming Trauma, by Liz S
• Healing from Sexual Abuse Using the Intensive Journal Method, by C.S. Rose
• Recovering from Trauma, by D. Mathers
• Surviving a Violent Crime, by Nan Eisenberg

Addiction

• Overcoming My Addiction, by Patricia Burns
• Overcoming Addictions: The Intensive Journal™ Method and Twelve-Step Program, by Beverly A.

Physical Disability

• Moving Beyond My Handicap , by Maire-Blanche Audollent

Personal/Family Health

Care Giver

• Caring for a Loved One, by Lucille A. Bouchard

Bereavement

• The Sudden Loss of a Loved One, by Pam Rivers
• Grieving for My Sisters, by Christine Lang
• Losing a Friend to Cancer, by Kendra Holley

Domestic Violence

• Breaking Free From Domestic Violence,by Pam Peterson

Retirement

• Developing Your Life In Retirement: A Conversation with Marge Warren, by Amira Pierce

Sexual Identity

• Embracing My Sexual Identity: an LGBT Perspective, by Anthony S.