Lisa Weinert, acclaimed author, yoga teacher, and Merit Scholar Award recipient currently pursuing a master's in social work, will lead a vibrant community of writers through a 7-module program combining interactive and self-paced learning. Designed as a companion experience to Lisa's book, Narrative Healing, this course offers a unique mind-body approach to storytelling.
Together, the cohort will delve into mindfulness-based techniques for writing and listening, and gain insights from top experts in writing, publishing, trauma-informed yoga, and literary life. You learn how storytelling can be a powerful form of activism and radical self-care.
In this course, you will:
- Learn how writing can support trauma healing and alleviate symptoms of burnout and other challenging emotions
- Embrace a unique and powerful approach to writing that begins with somatic practices and mindfulness meditation
- Discover how writing and sharing stories fosters personal growth and community connection
- Deepen your compassionate listening for yourself and those around you
- Access cutting-edge research in narrative therapy and tools to integrate this work into your own writing and care practice
The course features weekly live discussions with Lisa. In between meetings, you will work at your own pace through original interviews with leading experts in the fields of writing, trauma-informed yoga, activism, and audience development; guided movement and mindfulness practices; and creative writing prompts designed to revive your creative practice. Writers and non-writers alike are welcome.
This class meets in real time on Thursdays for six weeks beginning January 30, 2025. In these optional live sessions with Lisa Weinert, you have the chance to ask questions and connect with the Narrative Healing community. There is no class on Thursday, February 20.