Writing About Mental Illness
Join us for a workshop on Friday
We are thrilled that we’ll be joined by
on Friday, June 20th for her workshop, “Writing About Mental Illness.”
This workshop is for you whether you have experienced mental illness personally or have a loved one with mental illness.
Writing about it can help you process the challenges and inner conflicts while creating powerful narratives that reduce stigma and stereotypes. In the spirit of healing through storytelling, participants will write about how mental illness has directly or indirectly affected their lives.
Along with a small group of other midlife women, you will learn creative ways to practice self-discovery through writing and turn personal experience into art, and you will come away with notes for a rough draft in whatever genre you choose. For inspiration, we will read excerpts from different authors who have approached the topic in different ways.
GG is an author, creative coach, and facilitator whose workshops and coaching programs break down barriers to expression through a holistic approach to creativity that emphasizes self-care and mindfulness. She is the founder of The Inner Story Writing Circle, a membership for writers and other creatives that provides mentorship and community support for the emotional, strategic, and developmental challenges of pursuing creative callings while prioritizing self-care. Her debut book of essays, Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative is forthcoming from Broadleaf Books in fall 2025.
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