About Mari L. McCarthy

Writing Therapist Mari L. McCarthy When a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exacerbation kidnapped my body's right side, I needed some way to teach myself how to write with my left hand. So I started free writing (stream of consciousness) in a journal notebook. I got more than a functioning left hand! What I discovered (and the discoveries continue) was my true Self, buried under the old, negative, hypercritical baggage (I call it crazycrap) I've been carrying around since childhood.

Working daily with My Journal Therapist, I'm curing my spiritual, mental and psychophysical diseases, like Shingles which we healed in less than 3 weeks. And with lots and lots of daily Journaling, we’re making progress in mastering the MS health challenge.

My self-therapy journaling helps me revise my thoughts and determine what I want to be, do and have in my life. It guides me in adjusting my attitudes, modifying my behavior and creating a happier relationship with myself. And my Journal's teaching me how to write again with my right hand!

Do you want to stop your self-sabotage, make life changes, solve more problems and achieve your goals but are not sure if ‘Journaling for the Health of It’ ™ is write for you? Let’s meet (no cost, no obligation) and explore your possibilities!

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Girl Get Strong:

Mari's personal story is currently featured on www.girlgetstrong.

My Work

My Writings
On my Journal Writing Journey, I've rediscovered my passion for writing. My essays and articles have been published in " MSWorld.org " and the "Marshfield Mariner." My poetry can be found at Poetry.com.

My Music
I also refound my love for singing and I've released "A Baby Boomer's Christmas", "The BARRY Thought of You-Mari sings Manilow" and more recently "My Favorite Sings". All CDs are available at Mari's Music CDs.

Credentials and Continuing Education

Completed Module I - Life Context of Dialogue House's Intensive Journal Program.
Currently taking " Journaling and Memoir Writing" at www.universalsclasses.com.

Taking the Intensive Journal® Method I Course in January, 2010.
Member, International Association for Journal Writing.

Completed Certifications