Class

Write to Heal

Give sorrow words…
~William Shakespeare Together we will explore how writing can help heal our relationship to our own stories. We will investigate how different aspects of craft, from specific detail to focused narrative, not only make for good literature but can help writers gain new perspectives on old stories and find a path to healing. Writing exercises are adapted from Louise DeSalvo’s Writing as a Way of Healing, Writing Works: A Resource for Therapeutic Writing Workshops, and How Dare We! Write: A Multicultural Creative Writing Discourse edited by Sherry Quan Lee. The focus will be on learning and practicing skills while generating new writing. This class is intended for writers ready to guide ourselves along the path of self-healing. This class is meant to contribute to integration and healing; it is not a substitute for therapy. Practices for containment and orientation to the present moment will be offered to sustain this self-healing work. Course materials will include mental health and trauma-informed care resources.

No class July 2.

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Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.