Write to Heal

Many of us carry life experiences that feel heavy, unresolved, or difficult to name—and how we move through those experiences matters. Writing can be a powerful tool for processing grief, trauma, and mental health struggles. Once words reach the page, the focus often shifts from simply telling a story to releasing the emotions attached to it, opening space for insight and healing.

In this introductory workshop, participants will learn writing techniques that support honest self-expression and emotional release. Research has shown that writing can help alleviate stress, promote physical health, and strengthen emotional well-being. As we explore the lessons of our past without fear, we create new possibilities for our future.

No experience needed.

Important note: Expressive Writing is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment, but it can be a powerful complementary practice for reducing stress and gaining deeper self-understanding.

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Nicole Roberge is the author of the memoir, Hang in There, Wherever ‘There’ is, about her struggle and recovery from anorexia. It was through this journey that she discovered the healing modality of writing and served as a mentor to others in recovery. After earning her MFA in Creative Writing from Fairfield University, she taught fiction and non-fiction workshops and went on to complete her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive and Creative Arts from Salve Regina University, expanding her focus to include visual imagery, movement, theatre, and sound. As a journalist, she has been published in the Los Angeles Times, ELLE girl, Songfacts, Script Magazine, She Caribbean, HER Sports, Diverse in Education, and The Hartford Courant, as well as the journals Recovering the Soul and Hungry?

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