Processing grief through writing excercises.

Grief & mourning have many faces. Everyone reacts differently to losing a loved one. Maybe you feel angry or sad, or you just want to cherish your memories. Writing may help you deal with the emotions of mourning. Sharing your experiences can help too.

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Writing can be healing

By using small creative writing exercises we will express our stories of grief, give voice to our sadness or pen down our warm memories of loved ones. This can be healing on its own. You can then share your experiences and advice with others as well as learn from them. As everyone deals with grief differently, this can lead to new ideas.

You will work from home: having your own safe space to write, while we will share online our personal stories and give voice to feelings of grief.

Student testimonials

"I really appreciated the workshop. It was such a unique and safe space to process my emotions. I felt much less lonely, connecting with people going through similar emotions. The writing helped to organize my thoughts and see my situations more clearly. It's also something that I can continue to do on my own."

"Thank you very much for being so open and vulnerable with us! It was really touching and helped me clear my mind."

Supportgroup parent loss

TIP: Spectrum SPC organizes a monthly Dutch-language support group for and by students who have recently or long ago lost a parent. For more information, visit Spectrum – "Ouderverlies - rouw support groep".

About the trainer:

This training is given by Marloes Harkema - author of a book on grief.

After having lost her husband when she was 28, she discovered how healing it is to write and how essential it is to connect with others. Now, 10 years later, she facilitates writing workshops, walks and talks on grief.

She works as a communications trainer and coach for the university and as Buddhist coordinator for Spectrum, student chaplaincy Wageningen.

More support during grief:

• Student Life Coach - Marloes Harkema & Evelien Meijs
• Student dean
• Study advisor
• TIP: Spectrum SPC - Lost a Parent group
• TIP: workshop Balancing Grief & Study
  
  

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