Journal and Poetry Peer Groups and Workshops

Circle of Healing - Body, Mind and Spirit

Experience the healing power of words and action. You do not have to be actively experiencing an illness to invite more wellness into your life. Develop your creativity and increase self-knowledge through the practice of regular writing. Experience the power of metaphor, poetry, prose, journal keeping and psychodrama. In a small and supportive community we will write, read and put words into action! No prior experience is necessary - our emphasis is on authentic self-expression. Feel free to attend as often as we you are able, or drop in for a meeting when you can! (twice monthly on Sundays - Sleepy Hollow).

Journal to the Self

12-hour course focused on a variety of journal techniques that enhance personal growth, self-knowledge and goal setting and attainment (based on the book by Kay Adams). Separate groups available for adults and adolescents. (offered three times yearly at each location or on-site)

Reading and Writing Circle

Open-ended group for appreciation of poetry, prose and story-telling as well as in-session writing and sharing. Group meets twice monthly. Non-therapy group but peer process provides inherent therapeutic benefits. (Sundays in Carmel, Mondays in Sleepy Hollow)

Healing Workshops

Healing into Action

Day-long workshop, wellness model, focused on exploration and expression of personal metaphors through poetry, prose, creative dramatics and psychodrama. Special emphasis on recovery from physical or debilitating illness. (offered twice yearly in Sleepy Hollow, available on-site, call or write for schedule information)

Poetic Medicine

An experiential two-day workshop for clients or professionals. Learn to speak your spiritual and emotional truth through the sacred act of poem-making. Witness the convergence of the creative and healing processes as you explore your relationships to self and other (based on the book by John Fox). (offered once yearly at all locations or on-site, call or write for schedule)