Writing to Heal: Soothing the Soul through Words, Images, and Experiences
Writing to Heal: Soothing the Soul (through words,
images, and experiential activities) is a dynamic,
experiential and reflective writing-based course that
encourages and allows participants to transform
feelings about past abuse, assault or violence into
empowered hope. Participants will use writing, art,
and movement exercises to address topics that
impact many survivors and loved ones.
The course includes:
- 6 real-time phone-based writing groups
- 4 scheduled “assignments” per topic (2 per week)
- Daily reflective emails (quotes, snippets, music)
- Private online forum to share writing and art with facilitators and other classmates
- A welcome package with supplies and course materials
By the end of the 10 week course, participants will
have learned new, rewarding techniques to work
through old, challenging emotions. Survivors and
loved ones will feel a renewed sense of hope,
community and connection with themselves and
with others.
Download a printable flyer at http://forge-forward.org/wp-content/docs/WTH2.pdf
This project was supported by Grant No. 2009-KS-AX-K003 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
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Email tgwarrior [at] forge-forward [dot] org or call 414.559.2123
to sign up.
The welcome packet FORGE will send you includes most of the supplies you will need for the course. You will also need access to the internet.
The course is for transgender folks, gender variant individuals, and loved ones whose lives have been touched by sexual abuse or assault. (All other identities are welcome to participate! People who have experienced other forms of violence will also benefit from this course.)
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