DiveThru 4+

As a psychotherapist, I understand the many benefits and value that journaling can have for my clients. Not only can it help by reducing stress, problem solving efficiently, but also to have a deeper connection with our inner selves. I tried DiveThru and I found it to be so useful! I enjoyed the fact it keeps the original handwritten format, since I believe that physically writing in our journal can be so much more healing. I loved the fact that the app complimented my journaling by incorporating mindfulness and deep breathing to clear my mind prior to journaling, which is essential. The reflection at the end was also helpful to gather all my thoughts and quickly summarize what I wrote. I liked that it gave journaling more of a structure by being able to select how long the session would be and super cool that it keeps track of my summaries! Better yet, it has hundreds of topics and prompts to write about for those days when it's difficult to collect my ideas. I will be recommending this app to my clients, especially now that is 100% free in response to COVID!

As a licensed therapist, I highly value and recommend the therapeutic benefits of journaling. The DiveThru app is the perfect combination of guided breathing exercises paired with opportunities for mindful reflection. I have been searching for a virtual journaling option to utilize on-the-go and recommend to clients. DiveThru checks all the boxes! The app is easily accessible and user-friendly. I especially appreciate how DiveThru encourages users to check-in with the emotion they are feeling prior to journaling. This helps facilitate intentional self-exploration and connection. Regularly recording your thoughts has several mental health benefits including the development of insight into your emotions and behaviors. Additionally, it aids in problem-solving, stress reduction, and can even help increase self-esteem. I highly recommend DiveThru as a supportive, self-growth tool.

As a licensed clinical psychologist who primarily works with teens, I love finding apps that I can suggest to them, but ones that I would also use. I love how each journal prompt starts with a meditation and how you are able to set the length of the meditation/journaling time. Every time I have used this app to journal and meditate I instantly feel better. Additionally, since the app asks you to re-read what you wrote and then recap your journaling, it really allows you to reflect on the peaceful moment you just had, even if it was only for a couple minutes. Further, given the pandemic, I truly appreciate that DiveThru has made this app accessible to everyone and has created specific coronavirus prompts, which I know is going to help so many people.