Writing Workshops
Using words to make sense of our experiences
Katie works with individuals and groups to use writing to cultivate compassion and an appreciation for ordinary, beautiful things as we heal. Below are some of her most requested sessions. Let’s connect to explore options that speak to you.
“Katie is a doing a pretty magical thing — helping people open up about life-after-loss through personal writing. Katie’s workshop was one of the most engaging parts of the weekend and our camper evaluations glowed about the experience of learning with and from her. Would definitely recommend Katie for opening up the hearts, stories — and journals — of those walking through life-after-loss!”
As We Carry On: Using Words to Explore Our Grief with a Compassionate Lens
Too often, our culture freezes in the face of grief.
We’re told to master five steps, move through milestones, and muscle through to the other side. What if we don’t have to arrive buttoned up and whole? In this workshop you’ll explore how self-compassion can help us live more fully after loss. Together, we’ll draw from the wisdom of other grief writers. You’ll embark on exercises of free-writing, list-making, and poems to explore new ways to honor our pain, our healing, and ourselves as we carry on. Sense of humor welcome.
Read submissions from workshop participants here.
““RAISE’s Grief Writing Workshop was a wonderful way to reminisce in the memory of lost loved ones and finally put words together to represent how I feel throughout my journey with grief. It was warm and welcoming, and such a comfort to know you’re not alone. I would highly recommend attending the next one!” ”
Using Your Words for Light and Levity: A Virtual Writing Workshop
Being a human is hard.
Knowing how to take care of ourselves and see the world with hope is a practiced skill. In this workshop you'll learn how to use simple sentences, poetry, and writing prompts to reconnect to joy and possibility in an uncertain world.
Wonder and Wordplay: A Writing Workshop to Cultivate Joy in Our Everyday Lives
What if we were just a bit more curious …
Finding time to reflect and access peace in our chaotic lives is no easy feat. Using our words can help!
A mix of reflective questions and interactive exercises, this workshop guides participants as they learn how to use wordplay, stories, and reflection to transform perceptions of personal experience.
Participants gain a new way to think about using poetry, short paragraphs, and stream of consciousness to express emotions, increase gratitude and embrace the challenges life throws our way with confidence.
“I came across Katie’s website via a networking group on Facebook. I was immediately drawn to her work. My goal was to bring my team together in a fun and engaging way. Her Wonder and Wordplay workshop was just what my team needed in order to get to know each other better, break up the routine a little bit, and to learn something wholesome that we can apply in our professional and personal lives. I’m definitely hooked on Katie’s work and plan to continue working with her. ”
Actually, there are a lot of words
You’ve heard it …
Well-meaning people often tell us, "There are no words," when we are experiencing difficult life experiences. However, many of us have LOTS of words, but our culture doesn't offer many pathways or places for us to process or share. In this interactive workshop, you will use wordplay, poetry, and writing prompts to practice putting words to your difficult experiences of loss, transition, or disruption. Designed for all writing skill levels, we will build on the basics and tap into creative expression. Bravery, grace, compassion, and a sense of humor welcome.