Creative Writing to Form Community, Reduce Loneliness, and Keep You Inspired
Reignite your creative spark and connect deeply with others in a space free of judgment. Using The Narrative Method (TNM) developed by Shari Foos, seasoned facilitator Elizabeth Philipose will gently guide participants through a prompt-based, short-form writing practice followed by sharing in small groups. Shared witnessing strengthens our voices and teaches us how much our creative voice matters. Participants experience increased empathy and tolerance, decreased self-consciousness and self-criticism, and more freedom in their creative expression.
Frequency: 4 in-person meetings, April 2, 9, 16, 23.
All sessions are from 12-12:45 CST.
Suggested Donation: $11-15 per session
What is The Narrative Method?
The Narrative Method is a model of creating connection in a disconnected world. We are bringing TNM to Eye of the Heart to deepen connections between Eye of the Heart participants. TNM is a comprehensive program that has hosted thousands of salons over several years with great results. You can learn more about it here: www.thenarrativemethod.org/.
Guidelines:
The salons facilitate creative expression without pressure, expectations, or project goals. Feedback, judgment, approval or disapproval are not permitted. We listen and receive each other as witnesses. Participants agree to keep their cameras on, share what they wrote in each session, and stay for the whole time.
Pay What You Can
To make this gathering as accessible as possible, register for all four sessions at one of the donation-based price points below. Choose the one that makes the most sense for your current financial situation.
Base
$52 - This amount supports Elizabeth Philipose and Eye of the Heart Center ($13/session).
Scholarship
$44 - This amount reflects a discount for those who need it ($11/session). Please do not use if you are able to pay more without issue.
Scholarship Support
$60 - This amount is for those who can afford to give above the basic cost as a way to cover those needing a discount ($15/session).
About Your Facilitator
Elizabeth Philipose is a transformational teacher at the intersection of decolonial feminism, mysticism, and the evolution of consciousness; and a trained facilitator in The Narrative Method.
She is a Spiritual Guide @ Decolonial Wellness Counseling and Education; and Lecturer in Gender and Women’s Studies. She has a Ph.D. in International Politics and Feminist Theory; and certificates in spiritual counseling, meditation, movement chaplaincy, coaching, Reiki, and yoga. She has published academic articles, spiritual essays and a co-edited book. She writes every day, and facilitates a weekly meditation group called Whole Soul Creativity.
