LLA0118 - Writing for Resilience
Course Description
Learn how to unlock your storyteller’s soul and build resiliency at the same time. Personal narratives are pathways for personal growth, creating opportunities to deepen self-understanding and inter-generational healing. Join the author of “Surviving Sue”, Dr. Vicki Atkinson as she shares her tried-and-true techniques for writing for resilience and wellness.
Dr. Atkinson holds a doctorate in Adult Education and is a LPC (licensed professional counselor) in Illinois. Her book, “Surviving Sue” – is an eye-opening story about the fallout of keeping secrets, told from a daughter’s perspective as she navigated her mother’s mental health and addiction issues while trying to shield and protect her disabled sister. Available at Eckhartz Press (paperback) and Amazon (e-book).
Course Outline
Welcome to your reflective writing journey! In each weekly session participants will learn about expressive writing practices through discussion and hands-on activities designed to encourage personal insight and creativity while fostering writing confidence.
Notes
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