Turning Points - Part 1
For family members of those with Substance Use Disorder
Make new friends and nurture your creativity as you take control of your life narrative, two pages at a time, in this small-group workshop!
You are invited to join a small group of 6-7 participants as we support and encourage each other through a powerful reading and writing program, designed specifically for family members of those with substance use disorder. This curriculum will guide you through the process of expressing and sharing your experiences in a confidential environment with others who are on similar journeys.
Each week we will explore our life story using a flexible theme:
• Turning Points
• Home & Family
• Warning Signs
• Disconnection & Loss
• Awareness & Acceptance
Each session is two hours. During the first hour we will share two pages of our own writing, offered as works-in-progress, and receive supportive feedback. During the second hour we will jumpstart our thinking with poems, excerpts from memoirs, and fun exercises—all aligned with that week’s theme.
This group is geared toward brand new writers. Our focus is on writing and sharing as creative outlets for self-discovery. You will never be graded or critiqued.
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Complete your narrative journey by registering for Part 2! Don’t miss the second part of this powerful curriculum with the following themes:
• Turning Point into Darkness
• Signs of Hope
• New Connections & Truths
• Relapse & Recovery
• Homecoming: Returning to Light and Life
Group Facilitator
Claudia Filos is an educator and personal historian with experience in community building, peer-supported learning, and facilitated discussion.
She has worked in both traditional and non-traditional educational settings including Harvard University, Brandeis University, and edX.
As a personal historian, she is focused on preserving and sharing the personal histories of residents in and around New England.
As an educator Claudia is committed to sharing her enthusiasm and love of learning with each and every client. She holds an MA in Ancient Greek and Roman studies and is particularly interested in mythology, oral poetics, and photography.
“This was the first writer’s group I ever tried. It was a fantastic experience!”
“I truly feel blessed by our small group and the safe space to share our stories and lives while having a purpose and direction to write.”
“I found it very helpful to make sense of my retirement.”
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Your new life is waiting.
Transform your life, two pages at a time.