A successful way to grieve creatively with Helen Segal
Two Workshop dates in March:
Sunday 19th March 2017 or Sunday 26th March 2017
Time: 10 - 5pm
Venue: Wallington, Surrey
Wallington is only 30mins from London Bridge or 40 mins From Victoria. Three minutes walk from Wallington Station
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'Grief' - A scary word and one that we often dare not admit applies to us. 'How can I be grieving? I haven't lost anything...' Oh but you have, you have... and your heart longs to express that, and to have it witnessed in a safe and empowering way, amongst an intimate group of women, who will allow you that space and time.
Learning to grieve with gusto has given me back myself and I want to share that with you.
Are you ready (or at least willing!) to give yourself that experience?
On this workshop you will explore the emotions of loss and grief after making the decision of letting go of becoming a mother. An experience, which in my experience is painful but has been so worth it. In the words of Jon Kabat Zen 'it's already here, you might as well feel it, its already here."
Grieve with Gusto offers you the chance to express your feelings though art and your creativity, amongst like-minded women, who understand better than otherswhat it feels like to make that decision
or to have that decision made for us.
It will be an opportunity to explore creatively your feelings - to
have them seen - to express them in an extremely safe place.
It will be aplace to learn how the 'arts can heal us' and how we
can start to be compassionate about this stage of our grief
work.
You do not have to think you are creative to come to this
workshop; you just need to be open and willing!!!!!!!
The 'Grieve with Love & Kindness' day is for you if you are:
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Grieving the loss of becoming a mother and having a family
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Overwhelmed by emotions
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Feeling ashamed of not being a mother or having your own family
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Feeling depressed and low
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Not knowing how to start the grieving process / the grief work
everyone is talking about.
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Feeling alone in this process
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Not knowing how to have fun anymore.
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Feeling stuck.
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Forgot that part of you that wants to play.
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Struggling with relationships and friendships.
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Feeling lost in it all.
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Overwhelmed with anger and jealousy of others.
Over the day:
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You will learn how to start to communicate your grief and loss creatively.
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You will learn how to withstand grief & loss, allowing the pain to be acknowledged and possibly move on.
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You will learn how to start to overcome blocks to creating and healing.
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You will see how art can heal our emotions.
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We will talk about some of the theories of grief and loss.
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We will talk about Grief Work and you will set up your own grief routines.
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I will show you why it is important to stay in your heart with the grief process and why working from your mind does not always help this process.
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You will not be alone in your grief and pain (this can be difficult for some - but its an amazing experience and one which will help us move on).
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You will be able to tell your story
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We will talk about the question: How can we live with something that cannot be fixed?
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You will bear witness to others pain – being aware that these feelings are precious – we do not have to hide them – we can honour them.
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You will start to understand that our pain is a gift to ourselves and others.
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You will be a part of a support system of women who are grieving and learn that there is no shame in this. In fact it is necessary to not be alone when in our grief.
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We will talk about how you can create your own grief club by networking with amazing grieving women. I will help you navigate and share positive network systems or help start up your own.
The Practical Bit
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When: Sunday 19th March 2017
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Times: 10am – 5pm
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How Much: £115 which includes all materials
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Lunch & Breaks: Lunch will roughly be between 1-2pm and is not provided. There are a few cafes nearby, including Cafe Nero. We’ll also take a morning and afternoon break of 15 mins.
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Where: Wallington, Surrey. This is at my home. It is a warm, safe place to create in. All participants must be ok with cats. Meme is a loving gentle creature. Details will be given when paid in full. Free Parking available on street. Car Park across the road. 3 mins walk from Wallington Train Station.
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How to book: click the PayPal button at the top of the page, there is no booking fee. If you’d rather pay by bank transfer, please email helens797@gmail.com for my bank details.
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How Many Women: Maximum of 6 women for an intimate and supportive atmosphere
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Who is the Grieve with Gusto for? Women of any age who wanted to have children and for some reason, it didn’t work out or suffering a loss of a loved one. If you’re keen to move forward and create a meaningful and fulfilling life, it’s for you.
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Any other questions or if you want to have a chat with Helen: please email helens797@gmail.com to set up a time to phone/Skype. I don’t bite, promise!​
Images from my last workshop
All the lovely paint and
materials brought to the
workshops!
Start of the group work Amazing women creating Intuitively Painting beautiful
a group grief painting! expressive work!!
Grieve with Gusto
amazing participants !!!!
The Final Grieve with Gusto Painting!!!!
Creating a painting to express and
'Grieve with Gusto!!'
We are not alone in our Grief!!
