Description

This course is crafted to empower you in healing from systemic oppression and injustice through the transformative power of writing. We will explore the works of pioneering advocates who have harnessed the written word to drive social change, advance justice, and inspire empowerment. Combining practical exercises, theoretical insights, and creative exploration, you will discover how to wield writing as a dynamic tool for impactful advocacy and transformation. Engage deeply with the art of writing to not only address systemic challenges but also to champion meaningful, positive change.



Course curriculum

    1. How to use this course

    2. Before we begin...

    3. Test your learning

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction to the Power of the Pen Retreat

    2. Lesson 2: Why Writing Heals?

    3. Live Group Coaching Call # 1

    1. Lesson 1: Understanding the Role of Shame in Trauma

    2. Lesson 2: Writing for Compassion: Reframing Your Experiences

    3. Live Coaching 2: Cultivating Mindfulness in Writing

    1. Lesson 1: Releasing Shame and Embracing Vulnerability

    2. Lesson 2: Finding Joy Amidst the Pain

    3. Live Group Coaching Call 3

    1. Lesson 1: Sharing your Story and Preventing Re-Traumatization

    2. Lesson 2: Increasing your Influence

    3. Live Group Coaching Session # 4

About this course

  • $349.99
  • 15 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Here's How the Retreat Works...

  • Weekly Guided Meditation Practices

  • Weekly Writing Prompts

  • 4 Weekly live sessions delivered via Zoom

  • 2-3 pre-recorded lessons each week

About the Instructor

Shumaila Hemani, Ph.D.

Shumaila Hemani, the former faculty member on Semester at Sea (Spring 2020 voyage), has guided learners at the Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta. Known for performing compelling stories from South Asian culture, her writings serve as a powerful beacon for self-advocacy and social justice. Her work has illuminated the pages of Canada’s National Observer, National Post, The Conversation, OCD 87 Recovery Diaries, Arts Desk (UK), and more. She has also been featured in the CEO Weekly, Mental Health Podcast Today, Hope and Resilience Blog, and more. Recipient of Women in Music Canda’s Honour Roll, Cultural Diversity Award, and Asian Studies Award in Music, Hemani is presently authoring a book for Routledge’s Human Rights series, weaving her research and cultural experience into affirmative action, advocacy for cultural workers at the margins of society.

It's time to release what you've carried for years…

Hold your pen, and let’s hold each other as we tell our stories. It's possible to heal from the impact of systemic injustice and oppression. Let's heal together.

Enroll today

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Early Bird Pricing available till September 25th, 2024

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