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Writing for Wellness 2: Journaling Interventions for Clients and Practitioners (Synchronous)

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Friday; April 26, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
Zoom

Course Description


This highly experiential workshop will build on the foundation of Writing for Wellness 1 by offering more advanced evidence-supported journaling methods for higher functioning clients, consumers, and clinicians. The course will explore the cathartic benefits of expressive writing as well as its limitations. Participants will have the opportunity to see how different journaling methods can be used with individuals and groups in somatically grounded and trauma-informed ways. It is advised but not required for participants to take Writing for Wellness 1 first.


CEUs

3 CEUs



Instructor

A person smiling for the cameraDescription automatically generated with medium confidenceHolly Makimaa has been facilitating workshops, trainings, and classes on journaling mindfulness, and storytelling for 20 years at universities, institutes, and non-profits. She brings a wealth of experience as a trauma-informed Certified Prevention Specialist, Certified Resilience Professional, and Registered Yoga Teacher. She loves teaching professionals and lay people how to use holistic, evidence-based modalities to help themselves and their clients uncover their wholeness and wellness.

As an experienced prevention specialist for substance use disorders, consultant, and life coach, Holly has worked with diverse audiences throughout the United State and globally. She is writing a book based on journaling and somatic techniques aimed at uncovering and celebrating our inherent wholeness and diversity.

Course Format


This class is held on Zoom. In order to participate, you will need a stable Internet connection and Zoom. Please visit the Zoom System Requirements site for the technical requirements that you will need. You are highly encouraged to use video, but you are required to use audio connection by calling in on a phone or through Zoom. Due to this being a Live-Online course, you will need to be able to ask questions.

After you register here, you will receive an email with an invitation to register for the Zoom meeting. Once you register on Zoom, you will receive the link to join the meeting on the day/time of the course. You can also visit the Zoom Help Center to learn usage before your scheduled course.

Please contact jnewland@emich.edu with any questions.



 
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Fri

Location
NA - Online

Instructor
Holly Makimaa 

 

Notice

Please read:  3 CEUs available. Please email jnewland@emich.edu with any questions.

Course Fee (USD): 

$65.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/26/2024 - 4/26/2024 Weekly - Fri 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM N/A - Online Holly Makimaa