Members Only Webinar: Critical care diaries and journals are significantly underutilized in the clinical setting and yet provide significant therapeutic benefit. Applicable to all critical care areas and demographics, the benefits of this creative outlet for both families and patients has been explored greatly. This presentation will summarize the evidence behind encouragement of journaling during the critical illness experience; educate about positive outcomes for patients, families, and care teams; identify barriers to implementation; and provide project implementation strategies for units and families at all accessibility and budget levels.