Upcoming Writing Classes

“Life Review” Writing Group

The concept of a “Life Review” was developed by Robert Butler, as away to reflect on our lives, derive meaning, heal the past and create our vision for the future. By reflecting on the past and writing about it, participants create a cohesive narrative, creating more self-awareness and self-compassion.

The group meets for 8 weeks, receiving new journaling prompts each week, time to write, and the option to share and/or discuss. The journaling prompts move progressively, week by week, from childhood, through adolescence, and each decade of our lives, reflecting on family, friends, mentors, work, values and interests.

The group provides supported time to write, introspection, encouragement and connection. The guided journaling prompts help participants reflect on their lives, find healing and meaning in their past experiences, identify their values, honor their accomplishments, and visualize and move with intention toward their best possible future. 

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Grief Writing Group

Limited to five members, this 6-week online group provides a safe, supportive space to process your grief through writing, in a community with others who are also experiencing loss. No formal writing experience is necessary, just a desire to write. Each group will begin with a brief excerpt from a published author on an aspect of grief. You will then be given a writing prompt to explore your own grief journey, honoring your own unique loss. After each timed writing session, you will have the opportunity to share your writing in a compassionate, mindful environment, to connect with others, to know that you are not alone as you navigate the wilderness of loss. At the end of the 6 sessions, you will come away with a portfolio of creative, meaningful work.

To watch a video of Ashley giving a talk, “Writing Your Grief,” for the American Alpine Club, click here: Clubhouse Live: Ashley Shires and Andrew Bisharat

To register: Email Ashley.Shires@gmail.com