This workshop combines a deep dive into personal exploration and therapeutic writing with instruction and practice in traditional and non-traditional English poetry writing techniques. This is not a course in poetry. It is a workshop in writing poetry, focusing on the process of using poetry-writing as a tool for self-discovery, examination and understanding of painful and traumatic life experiences, and recognition and communication of survival and strength, leading towards healing.
Guided freewriting and experimental writing exercises, and open discussion will help workshop participants to determine the personal topics they will write on. They will learn to craft their experiences and insights into various poetic forms, sharing their process and results in a collaborative environment of mutual support and encouragement.- Learning Facilitator: Christine Haverington