Mothering Without a Map
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Upcoming EventsWriting a Life: The Art and Craft of Memoir Saturday, June 23, 2007 9 a.m. - noon Colorado Spring, CO For information: barbnickless@
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Workshops"Thanks for the wonderful workshop. It was evident how much the attendees learned from and were touched by the information you shared. The exercises you led provided an excellent framework for helping them reflect on their situations and move forward concretely." --Mary Knott, Librarian, Highlands Ranch Library "Thank you for your wonderful insight. You really turned on a few light bulbs for me!" --Participant in mothering workshop "What drew me to the workshop was a desire to be the best mother I can be. I want to fully experience the joy of being a mother." -- Participant in mothering workshop "This was an EXCELLENT seminar! Kathryn's a well organized presenter with invaluable information." -- Participant in a memoir workshop  She has taught writing through the University of Colorado School of Journalism and School of Continuing Education in Boulder, the New School University in New York City, and through such groups as the American Society of Journalists and Authors in New York City and the Colorado Authors League. In her volunteer work she has led weekend workshops in San Francisco for divorced and widowed people, been a victim advocate for the Boulder Police Department and a leader of bereavement groups through Hospice of Boulder County. THE MOTHERING WITHOUT A MAP WORKSHOP: Exploring Your Mother PathWith this workshop, I take daughters and mothers on a journey that begins with examining the importance of mothers in the lives of their children. We then look at what effects our own mothers had on us and how that has influenced our selves as women and mothers. Each mother’s journey and story is unique. With this workshop you’ll explore your personal journey with your mother, yourself and your children. Using a three-step process of looking back, looking inward and looking ahead, The Mothering Without a Map workshop leads the way toward understanding the experiences of women with both obvious and subtle obstacles to overcome. For women in all ages and stages of mothering, this workshop is designed to help women enrich their mothering and strengthen their perceptions of themselves as women and mothers. It includes lecture, individual exercises and group discussion. All material is based on Black's book MOTHERING WITHOUT A MAP: The Search for the Good Mother Within. It's not necessary to have read the book to attend. WRITING FROM YOUR LIFE: The Art and Craft of MemoirDesigned for people who are curious about beginning a memoir or who have already begun, this workshop answers the questions: What is a memoir? What do I need to know before beginning a memoir? How do I shape my idea? What makes a memoir marketable? How do I organize a book proposal? Lectures, individual writing exercises, small group and large group discussions make up the workshop. |
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