The journal or log provides the counselor and client with a record of feelings, thoughts, and events to be explored. It is also helpful to have group members write logs at the end of every group session. A 3*5 card entitled “Group Reflections” provides a useful format. The cards can be signed so that the leader can keep in touch with each member. These logs should never be read aloud to the group or referred to in the group by the leader.