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Sandra’s book, The Story You Need to Tell, Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss is inspirational to anyone who reads it, but especially to those fortunate enough to read it in a group facilitated by Sandra.
Sandra Marinella’s The Story You Need to Tell is a collection of illuminating stories that show us the power of writing to transform our lives.
Sandra Marinella has written a wonderful guide for all those struggling to make sense of the story of their lives! It can serve as the perfect prescription for real healing.
Chief Visionary Officer, Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
The Story You Need to Tell is a beautifully written book with stories that inspire the readers to make their way through trauma, illness, loss, and hardship.
Sandra Marinella brings keen research skills, a brilliant storytelling voice and a distinguished teaching career to this cohesive guide for writing the unspeakable.
WORKSHOPS & Events
Change your story and you can change your life. Our brains think in story. Our lives hang on our stories. In the midst of an illness, a trauma, or a loss, our stories can help sustain and heal us. Our workshops explore the power of our stories.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Writing for Renewal and Resilience – Hosted by IAJW
JOURNAL PROMPTS
The Circle of Life
Choose and write about any one of these–
- Think of the birth of a child or of a new personal passion (art, welding, etc.) Write about the experience of this birth. What did you feel and think? How did it change you?
- Recall an unexpected loss. If you are ready to write about it, describe what happened. What was hard about this loss and how did you cope? Who helped you? What did you learn?
- Share a moment of new love. When did you fall in love or realize their was a friend or pet that you cared about deeply? Share the magic of that moment in detail, sharing emotions and thoughts. Did it change you?
- Circle of life. Share one unexpected moment of life change in detail. What was memorable or meaningful? Why?
INSPIRATION