Sam is the best listener I have ever met. Her ability to hear the deeper purpose in her clients' voices is astounding. The Beyond the Journal program provided a powerful structure for insight and healing through writing and connecting with other writers. The most valuable thing I took away from my experience is knowing that my voice is welcome. And that no matter what I write about, my voice and deeper purpose shine through. I write often now, even when (and especially when) I don't know what I'm going to write about. I was only writing about once a month before this class. Now I write many times each week.