Owning Our Stories: A 12-Month Nervous System Journal (Printable PDF)

Regulate first. Then tell the story.

A printable 12-month journal that pairs gentle nervous system practices with story prompts about where you come from. Every practice and prompt has more than one way in, including for people whose family history or idea of home is complicated.

What you get:

• Instant PDF download, 110 pages in calming ocean tones

• Daily tide check-ins (under a minute)

• Weekly 5-minute practices for grounding, breath, movement and connection

• Monthly story prompts, plus quarterly "Looking back" pages and a year-end toolkit

• Undated: start any month and print as you go

Sized 6 x 9 inches. To print on letter paper, choose "Fit to page" or two pages per sheet.

Created by Kathryn Slater, LICSW, a therapist specializing in women's mental health, trauma and relationships, writing from Cape Cod.

This journal is for self-reflection and education. It is not a substitute for therapy or medical care.