The Lived Experience Writing Program
The Lived Experience creative writing program is an effective way to help participants explore feelings and experiences in a carefully managed and non-judgemental space. The program helps participants gain perspective on themselves and their life experiences.
There are two four-hour modules available:
Module 1: Telling My Stories is a gently guided creative writing class offering a range of writing prompts tailored to participants' needs. In response to these prompts, participants are given the rare opportunity to explore and share their lived experience with others in the workshop.
The Telling My Stories workshop typically runs from 10 am to 2 pm to allow for school drop off and pick up.
Recommended group size: 5-12 participants.
Module 2: Speaking My Truth (5 hours) offers those that feel ready an opportunity to write about their trauma in whatever way they choose, and to learn some basic public speaking techniques. This workshop includes:
- creative writing prompts
- video examples of public speaking
- guidance in the use of a microphone
- techniques for speaking with more confidence in public.
The Speaking My Truth workshop typically runs from 10 am to 2 pm to allow for school drop off and pick up.
Recommended group size: 5-12 participants.
Workshop follow up
At the culmination of each workshop, participants are encouraged to debrief with trusted others, and to seek professional support if the strong emotions brought up by the workshops do not dissipate in a few days.
Find out more
To learn more about this program and to discuss your needs, email Starick.
