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Writing Workshop: Stories of Heart & Mind

Published: April 16, 2012

Free Weekly Writing Workshop

Wednesdays, May 2 through June 20, 2 – 4 p.m at Central Library

To register: Contact the instructor, narrative psychotherapist Jane Ashley, at jane.ashley1@verizon.net or 703-328-5891.

The workshop will be limited to 12 participants.

Ms. Ashley describes the program this way:

“We are born into stories that shape us, and we each have unique and particular experiences of life that give us our own stories. When we give voice to these stories through telling them and writing them, we can deepen them and find parts of ourselves that awaken us to connect to ourselves in new ways. When we share these stories with others, we connect to the world in a really exciting and enlivening way.

That’s what this workshop on story-sharing and writing is designed to create–that opportunity to bring forth our stories. We will meet for eight weeks to share and write in an encouraging group of fellow story–tellers and writers. So if you’ve been wanting to write and have a supportive structure to get started, or if you’ve been writing on your own and want to share your stories, this workshop is for you.

When we feel disconnected–from hopes, loved ones and other people, or how we want to think and feel about life–sharing our stories in a dynamic group helps us tap into forgotten possibilities and dreams and discover how to breathe new life and action into generating them for ourselves.”

Jane Ashley, LPC, LMFT, is a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist in Arlington.

A former newspaper journalist, Jane has done 12 years of training in narrative therapy. She grew up in the Midwest and is the mother of three daughters.

April 16, 2012 by Web Editor Filed Under: News

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  1. kathryn says

    April 16, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    This would be nice if it wasn’t in the middle of the day when I have to be at work.

    • Public Information Officer says

      April 16, 2012 at 12:23 PM

      Hello Kathryn,

      We understand your situation and hope there will be similar programs for those with such conflicts. Please note that Ms. Ashley is volunteering her time and the schedule of this workshop had to be based on her availability.

  2. Valerie C. Smith says

    April 23, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Yes this sounds like an interesting event. If I am here I would love to attend.

    • The Librarians says

      April 23, 2012 at 3:20 PM

      Valerie, if you’re interested in attending you should register with the instructor, Jane Ashley, at jane.ashley1@verizon.net or 703-328-5891.

  3. J. D. Revelle says

    April 30, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I am grateful it is midday. There are so many resources at night or weekends and I am looking for things during what used to be my working hours!

  4. Marisa says

    May 1, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    If one becomes available during non-business hours I would be happy to participate!

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