Writing Through Loss and Grief
I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately.
I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life.
To put to rest all that is life.
And not, when I come to die
discovered that I had not lived.
- Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society (1989),
adapted from Thoreau's Walden
Transitions in our lives can leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and fatigued. Writing down thoughts, expressions, fears and dreams can help us navigate back to finding our way.
Grief comes in many forms, not just in the death of a family member. It may be the loss of a relationship, a national event such as September 11th or Hurricane Katrina, a friend moving away. We may find ourselves unable to sleep or eat, angry or just feeling stuck. Journaling, in any form, can provide a place to acknowledge the person or event and move forward to a place of letting go.
Creative journaling is a tool that allows a person to experience and explore insight into our own lives. So many times we edit what we say or what we write. Grief journaling allows you to write continually, without stopping to edit or judge your own thoughts. Using writing prompts or techniques, creative journaling engages the body, mind and emotion. Grief journaling can provide the space to honor our memories and move forward with our lives.
Creative journaling provides space where the freedom of expression to allow thoughts and ideas flow in a healthy outlet. It is a place to express thoughts, feelings, beliefs, hopes, disappointments, and experiences. Re-reading portions of a journal or reading a journal entry out loud can bring additional insight and another depth to journal writing.
Megan offers individual and group classes using writing prompts and techniques in creative journaling and writing through loss and grief.
To find out more about attending or hosting a workshop, contact Megan for scheduling and availability.
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