Retreats & Workshops Celebrating the Science-Based Practice
of Expressive Writing
upcoming Workshops, Panel Discussions & Book Talks
February 9, 2024
Writing to Change the World Through Live Storytelling: Craft Meets Catharsis
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) 2024 Annual Conference
Kansas City, Missouri
December 9, 2023
Expressive Writing for Emotional Healing
The Infinity Foundation
Highland Park, IL
May 9-13, 2023
The Write to Heal Retreat
Civana Wellness Resort & Spa
Carefree, Arizona
May 4-7, 2023
DNA Surprise Retreat
Tucson, Arizona
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Workshops & Presentation Descriptions
I'm an author, memoir coach, and faculty member at, among other places, Story Jam Studios and The Infinity Foundation. I’ve led workshops and panel discussions at numerous places, most recently at the Association of Writers & Writing Program (AWP) 2024 Conference, The DNA Surprise Retreat, and others.
As the founder and facilitator of The Write To Heal Retreat (a 5-Day Expressive Writing Experience in Carefree, Arizona) and Write to Heal workshops, I offer a wide range of experiences for writers looking to release long-held emotional pain and move beyond their creative blocks.
Examples of some of the presentations and workshops I offer:
1. Expressive Writing for Emotional Healing
An evergreen workshop to help process trauma and move through grief, typically 1-3 hours
This experience is especially popular leading up to – and during – the colder months when we're feeling overwhelmed by the approaching holidays and/or shut-in and a bit lonely/melancholy, though it’s been well received year-round. It’s a lovely, engaging way to bring people together to learn about the healing power of writing and participate in some Expressive Writing exercises to promote wellness. Science has shown that when we write through the tough stuff in short sprints, our physical, emotional, and interpersonal health improves. We can make this presentation as long or short as you like.
2. The Science of Writing to Heal
A presentation on the science behind Expressive Writing, typically 1-3 hours
3. Writing to Change the World Through Live Storytelling: Craft Meets Catharsis
I created and moderated this panel discussion at the 2024 AWP Annual Conference
4. Live Storytelling 101: Creating Connection and Holding Your Audience's Attention
An engaging, 1-3 hour presentation I tailor to your group’s needs
5. Expressive Writing for Memoirists
A 1-3 hour presentation that includes a companion workbook
6. A book talk about my debut biography, Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church
I tailor this presentation to your group’s needs, and can touch on any of the following topics:
How to write a biography
Becoming a first-time author
Women’s empowerment
Women and resilience
Women in politics
Women leaders
Community activism
Staying active and connected while grieving
Let’s talk about your group’s needs and schedule a presentation.
Graphic courtesy of the DNA Surprise Retreat