ReStorying Yourself: A Creative Workshop

Regi Carpenter is an award-winning storyteller The Saturday Workshop will deal with what stories about your life do you tell yourself? Where did those stories come from? How well do they serve you? Would you like to hear some new stories?  We invite you to “ReStory” yourself through the guidance of Regi Carpenter, who is a pioneer in narrative medicine. This workshop will provide a safe, creative space for you to explore,express and observe your life events from various viewpoints, with the hope that you can recognize your trauma and foster healing. You will come in closer contact with your stories, old and new. Regi is a pioneer within the growing movement of narrative medicine. Utilizing the spoken and written word as well as deep listening techniques for patient and caregiver, Regi knows that stories are a powerful medicine capable of bringing solace and strength to those in physical, mental and spiritual need. Regi’s experience includes a week-long residency to promote mental health as part of the University of Alabama Birmingham’s Institute for Arts and Medicine.

Web address and/or email for additional information: revalan2004@comcast.net