Write Yourself Free

April 6th-May 11th | Mondays 5:30pm-7pm in person

April 7th -May 12th | Tuesdays Noon-1:30pm via zoom

What to Expect

What is truer than the truth? The story. ~Jewish Proverb

Writing has long been a practice that supports truth telling, insight, courage, capacity, and connection. It’s a place where what lies below the surface of awareness can emerge as insight and often meaningful change in our daily lived experience. In this workshop, open to femme and non-binary identifying humans, we will add the layer of group process and meditation where listening and being seen set us up to live freely and wholeheartedly. Writing, mindfulness, and group therapeutic experiences are all supported by clinical research as tools through which we can gain strength and steadiness through which to meet our days. Let’s gather together and see what’s possible.

We blend guided moments, short readings of poems and prose, open exploration, and space to share writing and reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid. Reading your writing aloud is always optional. And there is no writing background required. We will make things, and be artists because that is part of being human.

❋ Intentional Structure

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself. This is a therapeutic process group, however, this is not therapy.

❋ Collaborative Energy

Audra, an established writer, and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who has devoted her life to providing rich and meaningful group experiences will be your guide on this journey. Birds Do Not Sing in Caves is one of her favorite pieces—check it out if you are curious.

❋ Expert Facilitation

The group will function in a non-hierarchical manner. Audra is devoted to the practice of facilitating in a manner that provides support, not expertise. Beginner’s mind and non-harm is the foundation.

❋ A Supportive Space