"The spiritual gift on the inner journey is to know that creation comes out of chaos, and that even what has been created needs to be returned to chaos every now and then to get recreated in a more vital form. The spiritual gift on this inner journey is the knowledge that in chaos I cannot only survive, but I can thrive, that there is vitality in that chaotic field of energy."
Parker J. Palmer
Classes through Cabrillo College Extension
Memoir Writing:
Exploring Memories and Meaning
In this workshop you will explore some of the poignant memories and stories that have shaped your life. With innovative exercises for eliciting memories and writing memoirs, you will discover stories that may surprise you with their power for self-discovery. As you reflect upon the events that make up your life, you will notice the continuous thread that weaves through your experiences, deepening an understanding of who you are, and offering a sense of clarity, meaning, and purpose for your life.
- Saturday, November 5th, 2011
- 9:30 am - 4 pm
- Room 403
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Link to these course descriptions and registration is available at Cabrillo College Extension or call 479-6331.
Download Cabrillo Extension fliers: Expressive Arts Classes and Memoir Writing.
SoulCollage®:
Invite the Poetry of Images Into Your Life
In this hands-on workshop let the images you are drawn to capture your imagination and stimulate your creativity as you learn how to make your own deck of personal collage cards and discover how to give a card its own unique voice. As you create your deck of cards you will deepen your understanding of your relationship to your personality parts, your family and community, and enter the world of symbols and archetypes that weave your personal story into the larger story of humanity.
- Saturday, November 19th, 2011
- 9:30 am - 4 pm
- Room 403
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Link to these course descriptions and registration is available at Cabrillo College Extension or call 479-6331.
Download Cabrillo Extension fliers: Expressive Arts Classes and Memoir Writing.
- Call 247-4083 for private introductory workshop opportunities
SoulCollage® Going Deeper:
The Power of Self-Acceptance
This is a class for students familiar with basic SoulCollage® principles. Using the power and poetry of images, we will spend the day applying SC principles to work with our various personal aspects, including our creative side and our inner criticizing voices. Our exploration will increase our capacity to understand, accept, and enjoy our "selves!"
- Call for more information on advanced SoulCollage® classes
Link to the preceding course descriptions also available at Cabrillo College Extension.
Download Cabrillo Extension fliers: Expressive Arts Classes and Memoir Writing.
Writing from the Well of Self:
A writing group for cancer patients
Writing gives us the opportunity to integrate our physical and emotional well-being. Current research reveals that the simple act of writing down thoughts and feelings can help those experiencing stress, loss, relationship issues, chronic illness and pain. This class offers the use of guided exercises, selected poetry, an introduction to SoulCollage® (see above) and opportunities to deepen our capacity to live with greater meaning.
- Week nights TBA
- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- 820 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA
Please call to register at 831 247-4083 (Instructor Voicemail)
Call (831) 247-4083 or send email to .