Capture Your Journey With a Special Child
A Poetry Therapy Workshop For Mothers of Children With Special Needs
Mothers of special children searching for self-discovery and healing through self-expression – this is for you! Over five weeks, we will explore your journey as a mother of a special child. Through reading and writing poetry and simple writing exercises, you will be inspired to capture your unique story on the page. No writing experience is necessary. A safe, supportive environment will help you delve deeply within, honor your strength, and harvest the wisdom you’ve gained from this challenging path. Class incorporates Jennie's own experience as a mother of a son with special needs through the use of her book, A Mother's Journey.
Class 1: The Beginning — The Birth; The Original Dream
Class 2: A Different Path — Knowing Something is Different; Diagnosis; Your Inner Strength; Reaction From Friends and Family
Class 3: Meeting The Challenge — Asking For Help; Looking For Answers; Your Therapy Program
Class 4: Redefining Family — Marriage; Relationships; The Father
Class 5: Rebirth — Acceptance; Blessings; Your Inner Healing; A New Dream
For more info on Jennie's personal journey as a mother of a son with special needs visit: www.autisticlike.com
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Discover Your Legacy Through Poetry
Poetry Therapy for Women
This class is for women of all ages searching for self-discovery. During this ten-week workshop, we will explore the story of our lives through reading and writing poetry. Each class will be based on a theme universal to all women. Simple writing exercises and poetry readings will inspire you to explore your life on the page. No writing experience is necessary. A safe, supportive environment will help you to rediscover your inner voice. The results can be life changing!
Class 1: The Journey to Your Voice
Class 2: Remembering Your Childhood Home
Class 3: Your Childhood; People From Your Youth
Class 4: Mother; Grandmother; The Female Legacy
Class 5: Father; Grandfather; The Male Legacy
Class 6: Falling in Love; Commitment
Class 7: Troubles in Love; Loss of Love
Class 8: Grief
Class 9: Being a Woman; Aging
Class 10: Closing Celebratory Readings
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Put Your Memories in Motion
Poetry Therapy with Seniors
Reawaken your creative voice and capture your life story! With Jennie as your gentle guide, read and discuss poems and express yourself through writing exercises that draw out forgotten memories, beautiful relationships and important moments. Jennie’s unique process draws out and distills a lifetime of wisdom. Over many sessions together, we will produce an anthology of memories to share with loved ones.
Our seniors are a treasure trove of inspiration. Jennie honors that, and helps pass on the poetry of life to generations below. No writing experience necessary! Group workshops or in-home, one-on-one sessions.
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One hour private phone call or Skype session each week with Jennie. Writing exercises completed at your leisure after the phone call, and emailed to Jennie before the following week’s call. Group workshops are also available.
Contact Jennie directly for fee and schedule information at Jchap17@gmail.com