Writing Series
Reflections of Grief and Loss
Grieving is often a lonely and frightening experience. Most of us have little idea of what to expect along the way. We often find ourselves making others comfortable when we most need to be heard and cared for. Relationships shift. Nothing is the same again. However, self-care is so important after a loss.
Reflections of Grief and Loss Virtual writing series is designed to help put your thoughts on paper and address the concerns and struggles you may have about grieving. As well as better understand the essential value of your feelings, honoring your personal stories, and integrating your past and present realities into a new chapter of life. This writing series is for you and about you. Together we can navigate the ebbs and flows of grief. Together we can heal; you are not alone.
Benefits of Expressive Writing
According to a study done by Cambridge University, writing about traumatic events has improved physical and psychological health. Expressive writing can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; improve our sleep and performance. When used as a tool, expressive writing can help improve your mood; and bring us greater focus and clarity as you move forward in your healing journey.
Objectives of the workshop
- To provide a safe place to share our stories, move from isolation to connection, and from judgment to compassion.
- Work through our fears, anger, and shame to be more open to love, joy, and self-kindness.
- To further understand the grieving process of old and current losses.
- To learn the use of healthy emotions to live more fully in the present to create a life that honors your loved one.
- To find balance in our physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual lives.
Format
The schedule is intentional in that we use every hour of the workshop to prepare, experience, and integrate the externalization process. This is a facilitated way of grieving that helps us understand our emotions in new and profound ways through writing.
This is a three-month writing series where we meet bi-weekly to discuss the topics provided in your workbook. We will be meeting between 5 pm -7 pm (MST). Survivors are encouraged to join us for at least 30 minutes during that time. Survivors
Dates
April 12 & 26
May 10 & 24
June 14 & 28