“Stories to Heal Us” is an intentionally designed therapeutic art workshop created in response to the needs of the people within the Wingecarribee LGA in the wake of the devastating Green Wattle Creek and Morton Bushfires, followed shortly by the whirlwind of COVID-19 restrictions.

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As a collaborative partnership between Psychologist & Art Therapist, Alexandra from Wildflower Holistic Services, Psychologist, Vanessa from The Well Lived Life Co, Wingecarribee Shire Council, and Community Links, we recognise that prior to this point we have been unable to bring people together in a safe and non-judgemental environment to tell their stories.

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It is after all our stories that define us, shape us, control us and make us, and as a collective, we acknowledge that we make sense of our life experiences through the stories we learn or tell ourselves.  It is for this reason that we wish to provide members of the community with the space to share and process their unique stories and come together to support one another as we heal. 

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Within this 3 hr therapeutic art workshop, you will be guided to explore your story through mapping a timeline of events that allows you to reconnect with yourself and those around you. Whether you choose to share your story through written word, art or spoken word, each individual will be able to identify their points of strength, courage, and triumph, as well as struggle, overwhelm and anxiety.

Sometimes it is not until we step back and provide space for ourselves, that we recognise how far it is we have come.  It is within that space whereby the healing occurs.

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All materials will be provided, along with refreshments to nourish us! No prior experience is needed to participate in the workshops and we welcome all community members, as well as families to come together, as we know there is a story in all of you worth sharing.