WorkshopsBlog entries categorized under Workshopshttp://www.marycmueller.com/workshops2023-03-25T05:06:20-04:00Joomla! - Open Source Content ManagementWorkshops2012-12-17T20:30:00-05:002012-12-17T20:30:00-05:00http://www.marycmueller.com/workshops/entry/workshopsMary C Muellermcmueller88@gmail.com<p>I<strong>f you have written anything from a journal to a shopping list, you have experienced the power of expressive writing - </strong>to organize thoughts, release feelings, describe important moments, facilitate balance and calm, contain grief, and generate insight to help make sense of your life.</p><p>The power of expressive writing to change and enhance your life is not limited to therapy sessions. Workshops are an ideal setting for generating creative energy through a combination of writing and group inspiration.</p><p>As a therapist trained as a group leader, and as a poet who participates in creative writing and poetry workshops, I understand how to harness this unique power for your personal growth</p><p>Workshops are designed for many purposes, using expressive writing prompts and techniques as guidelines for participant's work. One workshop member said "I wrote my way out of trouble" about a workshop focused on writing about stressful events, based on the research model of James Pennebaker, Ph.D. Other workshops explore personal narrative, inhibitions about writing, using a journal more effectively or strengthening your voice.</p><p> </p><div><strong>Expressive Writing Presentations, Workshops and Retreats</strong></div><div><br />2016, May 4-7. Expressive Writing in Perinatal Social Work. Breakout Session.<br />National Association of Perinatal Social Workers. 40 th Annual Conference.<br />Providence, RI</div><div><br />2015, November 13. The Power of Expressive Writing in Clinical Work. Rhode<br />Island College Continuing Education for Social Work. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2014, April. Introduction to Expressive Writing in Clinical Work. Butler<br />Hospital Social Work Interns. Providence, RI</div><div> </div><div>2013, March. Exploring Your Life through Memoir and Story. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2012, March. Expressive Writing Workshops. Joyful Breath Yoga Studio.<br />Swansea, MA</div><div><br />2011, February 11. Therapeutic Writing. Rhode Island College Continuing<br />Education for Social Work. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2011, February 11. Expressive Writing in Clinical Work. Presentation to Family<br />Therapy Study Group. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2010, October. Therapeutic Writing as an Adjunct to Therapy Workshop.<br />Providence, RI</div><div><br />2010, March. Clinical Application of Therapeutic Writing II. Follow-up on<br />Techniques from The New Diary. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2009, December. Clinical Applications of Therapeutic Writing Techniques from<br />The New Diary. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2009. Introduction to Therapeutic Writing. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2008, March. Clinical Applications of Therapeutic Writing. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2007. Introduction to Therapeutic Writing. Rhode Island College, Continuing<br />Education for Social Work. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2006. Introduction to Journal Writing and Therapy. Providence, RI<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Expressive Writing Retreats for Psychotherapists</span>:</div><div><br />2013. Weekend Expressive writing Retreat. Block Island, RI</div><div><br />2011. Day retreat at Brooklyn Coffee House, Providence, RI</div><div><br />2010. Day retreat at Five Bridge Farm. Rehoboth, MA<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Supervision groups for psychotherapists using writing as part of supervision.</span><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Conference Attendance:</span></div><div><br />2011, July 18-22. Expressive Writing with James Pennebaker, Ph.D. Cape Cod<br />Institute.</div><div><br />2008, June 18-20. Journal Conference 2008: The power of Writing. Lakewood,<br />CO. Sponsored by Kathleen Adams and The Journal Institute</div><div><br /> </div><h3> </h3><p>I<strong>f you have written anything from a journal to a shopping list, you have experienced the power of expressive writing - </strong>to organize thoughts, release feelings, describe important moments, facilitate balance and calm, contain grief, and generate insight to help make sense of your life.</p><p>The power of expressive writing to change and enhance your life is not limited to therapy sessions. Workshops are an ideal setting for generating creative energy through a combination of writing and group inspiration.</p><p>As a therapist trained as a group leader, and as a poet who participates in creative writing and poetry workshops, I understand how to harness this unique power for your personal growth</p><p>Workshops are designed for many purposes, using expressive writing prompts and techniques as guidelines for participant's work. One workshop member said "I wrote my way out of trouble" about a workshop focused on writing about stressful events, based on the research model of James Pennebaker, Ph.D. Other workshops explore personal narrative, inhibitions about writing, using a journal more effectively or strengthening your voice.</p><p> </p><div><strong>Expressive Writing Presentations, Workshops and Retreats</strong></div><div><br />2016, May 4-7. Expressive Writing in Perinatal Social Work. Breakout Session.<br />National Association of Perinatal Social Workers. 40 th Annual Conference.<br />Providence, RI</div><div><br />2015, November 13. The Power of Expressive Writing in Clinical Work. Rhode<br />Island College Continuing Education for Social Work. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2014, April. Introduction to Expressive Writing in Clinical Work. Butler<br />Hospital Social Work Interns. Providence, RI</div><div> </div><div>2013, March. Exploring Your Life through Memoir and Story. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2012, March. Expressive Writing Workshops. Joyful Breath Yoga Studio.<br />Swansea, MA</div><div><br />2011, February 11. Therapeutic Writing. Rhode Island College Continuing<br />Education for Social Work. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2011, February 11. Expressive Writing in Clinical Work. Presentation to Family<br />Therapy Study Group. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2010, October. Therapeutic Writing as an Adjunct to Therapy Workshop.<br />Providence, RI</div><div><br />2010, March. Clinical Application of Therapeutic Writing II. Follow-up on<br />Techniques from The New Diary. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2009, December. Clinical Applications of Therapeutic Writing Techniques from<br />The New Diary. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2009. Introduction to Therapeutic Writing. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2008, March. Clinical Applications of Therapeutic Writing. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2007. Introduction to Therapeutic Writing. Rhode Island College, Continuing<br />Education for Social Work. Providence, RI</div><div><br />2006. Introduction to Journal Writing and Therapy. Providence, RI<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Expressive Writing Retreats for Psychotherapists</span>:</div><div><br />2013. Weekend Expressive writing Retreat. Block Island, RI</div><div><br />2011. Day retreat at Brooklyn Coffee House, Providence, RI</div><div><br />2010. Day retreat at Five Bridge Farm. Rehoboth, MA<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Supervision groups for psychotherapists using writing as part of supervision.</span><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Conference Attendance:</span></div><div><br />2011, July 18-22. Expressive Writing with James Pennebaker, Ph.D. Cape Cod<br />Institute.</div><div><br />2008, June 18-20. Journal Conference 2008: The power of Writing. Lakewood,<br />CO. Sponsored by Kathleen Adams and The Journal Institute</div><div><br /> </div><h3> </h3>