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Two Journals. One Mission. Healing That Honors Your Mess.

  • Writer: Brooke Van Doren
    Brooke Van Doren
  • Oct 13
  • 2 min read

Healing isn’t tidy. It’s raw, nonlinear, and often feels like you’re rebuilding your life with shaky hands and a broken compass. Whether you’re navigating anxiety that hijacks your nervous system or the aftermath of betrayal that shatters your sense of safety, one truth remains: you deserve tools that meet you where you are—messy, hurting, and still trying.

That’s why I created the Therapy Companion Journals—one for anxiety, one for affair recovery. These journals aren’t just products. They’re practices. They’re emotional anchors for the days when therapy cracks you open and the nights when your thoughts won’t let you sleep.


The Therapy Companion Journal for Anxiety

This journal is for anyone living with anxiety—whether it’s chronic, situational, or trauma-related. It’s designed to support the work you’re doing in therapy and help you stay emotionally connected between sessions.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • A blank table of contents so you can title each entry in a way that resonates

  • Therapy session pages to document insights, emotions, and homework

  • Daily entries to track anxiety levels and explore what’s underneath—thoughts, sensations, hard-to-feel emotions

  • A “Preparing for Therapy” page to gather weekly highlights so you don’t have to flip through scattered notes

It’s not about fixing you. It’s about holding space for you. One breath, one page, one moment at a time.


The Therapy Companion Journal for Affair Recovery

This journal was born from my own experience navigating infidelity. It’s for both the betrayed and the betraying partner—because healing after an affair requires courage, compassion, and a whole lot of emotional honesty.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Therapy session entries to track what surfaced, what struck a chord, and what you want to carry forward

  • Daily reflections to document emotional shifts, arguments, insights, and wins

  • A trust score to monitor how much trust you feel in your partner today—and space to explore what’s underneath

  • A “Preparing for Therapy” page to help you organize your thoughts and show up with clarity

This journal doesn’t take sides. It takes your healing seriously. It’s a place to be messy, vulnerable, and brave.


Why These Journals Matter

Therapy is powerful—but it’s what happens between sessions that often shapes the healing. These journals help you track progress, notice patterns, and stay emotionally attuned. They’re not rigid. They’re not prescriptive. They’re flexible frameworks designed to support your unique journey.

Whether you’re working through anxiety, betrayal, or both, these journals offer a steady companion. A place to cry, reflect, rage, and rebuild. To learn more about either journal, click here.

Because healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up for yourself—even when it’s hard.


From my messy heart to yours,


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