Nov 18, 2021 | Director's Reflections |
For nine years now, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been called Giving Tuesday, the day we focus on being grateful for non-profits and the benefit they provide to the community. November 30th is Giving Tuesday this year, “What is Healing Journeys doing that is...
Sep 24, 2021 | Director's Reflections
The first Webinar in our free Speaker Series was a huge success, based on the comments I have received from those of you who attended. You learned the power of writing your stories, and many of you got motivated to start writing. Thank you, Sandra Marinella, author of...
Jul 29, 2021 | Director's Reflections
For most of us, the pandemic has forced us into a world of Zoom. A year ago, in June, 2020, I wrote about the book group I attended on Zoom that was so meaningful for me, reading The Story You Need to Tell: Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss, by Sandra...
May 25, 2021 | Director's Reflections |
The healing stories at our Cancer as a Turning Point™ conferences were always a highlight for participants. It’s inspiring to hear how others have navigated their cancer experiences and thrived. If someone else can do it, maybe I can too. I feel like CancerTalks is...
Mar 21, 2021 | Director's Reflections
We finished our 4th book group reading The Story You Need to Tell: Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss, by Sandra Marinella. This is a book group; writing is not required, but it is encouraged. At our last session we listened to anyone who wanted to read...
Jan 28, 2021 | Director's Reflections
It’s “time” to send out a newsletter and I’ve been struggling with what I can write that might have value for you. I had a Zoom conversation this morning with a woman in London who said what she most wants to know now is how to find joy in the midst of the pandemic...