Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC is Director of the International Association for Journal Writing https://iajw.org.  As a Registered Social Worker and Certified Professional Life Coach, Lynda regularly teaches and speaks on the healing, manifesting and transformational power of journal writing. She is co-editor of the recent book, Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists, and Clients: A Complete Guide to the Benefits of Personal Writing. She is co-author of Writing Alone Together: Journalling in a Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion and Connection, as well as a contributing author to the international bestseller Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul:  Choosing Happiness and author of Life Source Writing: A Reflective Journaling Practice for Self-Discovery, Self-Care, Wellness and Creativity and producer of the Creative Wellness Guided Meditations.  Lynda lives with her family on Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada where she tries her best to write everyday.