Do you have a book club, a memoir group, a friend reunion, family members, or clients who would appreciate learning the fundamentals and benefits of life story writing in a small, supportive group?

In my online and in-person life story writing workshops, I . . .

• Present research for how life story writing improves mental and physical health

• Tell my own life story writing journey

• Lead group discussion about the ways different families tell their own stories

• Provide writing prompts and time to write

• Establish a safe and supportive space for sharing stories

• Offer tips for moving forward with a life story writing practice or project

• Answer any and all questions that come up during our time together

During our time together, workshop participants will gain . . .

• A greater understanding of how a life story writing practice could improve their own lives

• An appreciation for why their stories matter

• Tools for moving forward with a life story writing practice

• A copy of my book, How to Begin Writing Your Life Stories: Putting Memories on the Page

• A life story writing notebook and pen

• The sense of well-being and enrichment that arises from intentional time spent in community with others

Testimonials

Dawna Davies, Davies Company Real Estate

“Sara Roahen led a life story writing workshop that I hosted in my home for close friends. Several weeks later, and multiple thank you cards later, clearly it was a meaningful and reflective time for all participants. Between the quiet individual writing time, the breakout small groups, and the well-timed story prompts, there was opportunity for all to examine how story has and continues to have a fundamental role in our lives. Sara is a thoughtful, attentive, graceful, authentic, and brave guide for the inward journey of life story writing.”

Elaine Ernst, life story writing student

“Writing life stories enriches your life by providing an opportunity to reflect on past experiences, and instead of just leaving those memories to fade forgotten in the past, bringing them to light and to life by describing the sights, sounds, and feelings.”

Don Van Acker, life story writing student

“Over these past years of class, I’ve come to realize that living, growing, and experiencing is all about going forward just as fast as you can. Life story writing sends you backwards, making sense of your life and helping you understand why it is so special, so unique, never to be duplicated—and how your life story has affected all the life stories of the people you’ve met along the way.”