Poetry as a Tool for Wellness with Audrey T. Williams

SUNDAYS, March 2nd - 23rd | Discover the power of poetry and expressive writing to transform your approach to wellness and resilience in this unique four-week series. This course provides a creative, reflective space to recharge and reconnect with depth to your interior world while in community with others. Through guided writing prompts, inspiring poetry, and thought-provoking discussions, you’ll explore how the unpacking poetry in community can help process emotions, reduce stress, and help build your toolkit for radical resilience.

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This 4-week course consists of weekly 2-hour sessions that build on the principles of the Poetry as a Tool for Wellness framework as taught by the Institute for Poetic Medicine, blending creativity and self-reflection to help you find meaning and connection on your personal path. Over four weeks, you’ll develop practical skills for fostering a deeper understanding of your own story while generating new writing.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive community of peers and discover the healing power of poetry to inspire and heal! Spaces are limited to 15 attendees — register now to reserve your spot!

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Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Immerse in Literary Inspiration: Read and reflect on a selection of poems and quotes that explore themes of healing, resilience, and self-discovery, sparking creative insights.
  
• Create Original Poetry and Prose: Respond to guided writing prompts that encourage personal expression and the exploration of transformative themes.
  
• Participate in Generative Workshops: Share writing in an optional, supportive group setting, fostering connection, collaboration, and inspiration among peers.
  
• Cultivate Self-Reflection: Use journaling and creative exercises to deepen awareness of emotions, experiences, and personal growth through the written word.
  
• Develop a Creative Toolkit: Build a repertoire of practical writing techniques and approaches that nurture creativity and sustain a wellness-focused writing practice.

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