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Even after so many decades in the communications industry, I still love a good story—penning them, telling them, and listening to them. Beyond my writing and editing work, I've also had the joy of getting away from the computer for guest speaking, teaching, and small group facilitation to support others' story work. Some highlights include:
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Various seminars based on the universal concepts from Gone for Good: Lessons from a Midlife Exodus
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Memoir work from "Writing the Moments That Matter" Zoom and in-person classes
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Single parent workshops
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"From Trauma to Resilience: Stories Scars Mercy Mission™" class supporting ICPC law enforcement chaplains
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"Wisdom for the Journey" presentation to encourage first-time writers at NaNoWriMo events
Please look below for current offerings. And: If you'd like to discuss a specific class topic, want to dig into your own exodus journey, do story work with others in your churches and communities to learn and write together, or arrange for a guest speaker or small group leader to talk poignantly about life's losses and blessings, let's connect via email.
public speaking
Spanning topics such as faith, personal growth, grief and loss, parenting and empty-nesting, and midlife's shifting priorities.
small group facilitation
Looking for a deeper dive? Let's plan a book or Bible study for up to 20 individuals, including lesson planning, lectures and handouts.
"writing the moments that matter" seminar
Capturing the life-stories you want to share with the next generation—or the world! This two-hour seminar, including handouts and guided facilitation, is offered in-person and via Zoom.
"mapping your exodus journey" seminar
Facing significant challenges or life-changes? This multi-part seminar empowers participants to remember the miles traveled, finding hope, faith and tenacity for the steps ahead. Offered in-person and via Zoom.
"holy disturbance" seminar
Equipping and encouraging pastors, leaders, and congregants to sail into deeper waters, this seminar helps to strengthen faith, relationships, callings, and communities. Offered in-person and via Zoom.
"RE: purposed" seminar
Regarding how we're realigned, remembered, rebuilt, and renewed in midlife, this ten-part series considers the "do-overs" from our years of greatest growth. Offered in-person and via Zoom.
"It is the Season" seminar
Mirroring the lessons of Ecclesiastes, this series focuses on our seasons for wandering, grieving, questioning, learning, emptying, replenishing, surrendering, and strengthening. Offered in-person and via Zoom.
"Lessons from the Desert" intensive
Considering a deep dive into Gone for Good's universal lessons? Sign up for this intensive for prompts, scripture, and the names of God that you can count on for life. Offered via Zoom.