Past Events

We will read the book and talk about our stories--how our brains are wired with them and can change them. We will explore how to find and highlight the stories that will give us gratitude, increased happiness, and well-being—even amid a pandemic or a cancer diagnosis. Based on positive psychology and created to help patients and survivors to thrive!

Do you have a story in you? Do you have a book that needs to be written? Most of us do! Based on Sandra Marinella’s pioneering work with thousands of writers, veterans, and cancer patients, the author will share inspiring stories that demonstrate how our personal stories and writing can help us move past trauma or difficulties and toward resilience and renewal. As demonstrated in her acclaimed guide to story-sharing, The Story You Need to Tell, participants will discover powerful…

Your story matters. Using a couple of powerful poems, this workshop will explore the power of our personal stories and personal writing.  In this session we will embark on finding, writing, and sharing our stories while learning writing practices that lead us to personal resilience and renewal, especially important during these challenging times.  There will be prompts to inspire your writing as well as opportunities to share your work in an accepting environment. This workshop will engage writers of all…

Book Club--Sponsored by Healing Journeys Nonprofit in May, 2021 With the success of this class, we have a new facilitator joining our team. This group will be facilitated by Jan Adrian, founder and director of Healing Journeys, and Susan Lugo.  Welcome Susan!! She is a retired school teacher of 30+ years. mother of two grown sons, grandmother of two little girls, newly remarried, and a three-time and upbeat cancer survivor. Six Week Zoom Workshop in March--The Story You Need to…