Heal mind, body and spirit through journal writing
self help book
Chronic illness recovery and cancer recovery are facilitated through writing therapy.
Fun, recreation, health, and wellness are promoted through keeping a journal.
Combat aging and chronic fatigue through therapeutic writing.
Trauma recovery and crisis management are taught in Write for Life.
Self help healing book.
Self help healing book.
Discover wholeness, wellness, positive outlook and healing through the natural remedy called journaling.
Start your journey toward healing by expressing your emotions in your journal.
Combat aging and chronic fatigue through therapeutic writing.
Online community to support your journey to self discovery through writing.
Self help healing book.
Self help healing book.
Self help healing book.
Self help healing book.
Discover wholeness, wellness, positive outlook and healing through the natural remedy called journaling.
Reflective Writing and You
Write for Life: Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Journal Writing

Write for Life: Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Journal Writing
Past Workshops
Dr. Kominars has presented workshops at:
UCSF Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente (S.F.), Stanford Complementary Care Center, Cancer Center of the Desert (Palm Springs), Kenyon College, Dignity International, Fifty-Plus for Seniors, Golden Gate Senior Center, The Heritage in S.F., Sequoias Senior Center and All Saints Church (S.F.).
He has given numerous workshops including:
Year-long workshops on "Write For Life," "Getting Started With Improving Your Life," Cancer and Recovery," " Creativity," "Journal Writing and Dreams," "Legacy Letters and You," "Having More Fun in Your Life," "The Upside of Aging," and "Me Write? Forget it!"
Previous Workshops
"Write For Life"/"Paint For Life"
Saturday, October 25, 1pm - 5:30pm
$50 with advanced registration; $75.00 at the door.
November 6, 13, and 20, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$250.00 advanced registration; $295.00 at the door.
San Francisco at the Center for Creative Exploration
Fall workshops combining journal writing with painting will be offered in San Francisco at the Center for Creative Exploration. Heal what needs healing; refresh what needs refreshing. Come for this mind, body and spirit experience in a charming environmen
Dr. Kominars will lead the journal writing, and Barbara Kaufman will lead the painting for everyone interested in exploring how journal writing and painting can improve your quality of life. Gain new insights into self-caring and self-expression. Manage c
Elder Hostel Workshop
June 22 - 27, 2008
Program #14838RJ
Yosemite Park, Oakhurst, California
Refresh mind, body and spirit in the serenity of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. Join a professional author to learn how journal writing can help chart your life's course into the future. Both fun and health-enhancing, uncover the scientific links between
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Kenyon College Workshop
April 23, 2008, 2:30pm
"Log On To Your Legacy Today"
Kenyon College
Legacy is much more than what happened in the past. It’s right here, right now. It’s for you to appreciate. Explore yourself from the perspective: “How do I wish to remember myself.” In this workshop, Dr. Sheppard Kominars (Kenyon ‘53) will h
Kenyon College Workshop
April 24, 2008, 11:10am
Stress Reduction
Kenyon College
Being a student is stressful. Engaging in life is stressful. “And the beat goes on!” As a student at Kenyon in the early 1950's, Sheppard Kominars wasn’t aware of the difference journal writing could make in reducing the stress in his life. But in 195
Giovanni’s Room Bookstore
Oct. 4 7:00 - 8:30 PM
345 South 12th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Presentation and Workshop
Cleveland Clinic Presentations for Physicians Assistants, medical students, Jewish Community Center, and Barnes & Noble
Oct. 8 thru 12
Write For Life
Program # 14838
Program Type(s): Health & Fitness
Location: Oakhurst, Northern California
Duration: 5 night(s)
Dates: 6/3/2007 - 6/8/2007
Refresh mind, body and spirit in the serenity of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. Join a professional author to learn how journal writing can help chart your life's course into the future. Both fun and health-enhancing, uncover the scientific links between self-expression and healing. Begin with the basics of journaling and then gain new insights into self-caring and American Indian spirituality. Your instructor shares advice on managing change and aging and overcoming reluctance to write. Review journal excerpts from Anna Dostoevsky, Kathryn Mansfield, Anne Frank, Frank McCourt and many more. Amid the stunning beauty and tranquility of Yosemite National Park, focus on life-enhancing issues and solutions through reflection and contemplation....
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Telephone enrollments can be made at 1-877-426-8056, or online at:
www.elderhostel.org