Author Event

Mary Reynolds Thompson

Event	The Art of Nature Poetry Facilitation: An 8-Week Mentoring Course
When	05/28/2024 - 07/16/2024
Where	Hawkood Centre for Future Living -

Description

If you are an eco-coach, forest bathing guide, or work in the frontlines of climate action, this course will enable you to experience the many ways poetry facilitation can enhance your nature-connection practices for yourself and when working with others.

We experience the full impact of poetry, when we learn how to facilitate a poem so that we and others are changed and transformed by it. By the end of this course, you will have all the tools you need to feel confident in being able to craft poetry sessions that are engaging, creative, and impactful.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 28th May, 6pm – 7:30pm BST
Tuesday 4th June, 6pm – 7:30pm BST
Tuesday 11th June, 6pm – 7:30pm BST
Tuesday 18th June, 6pm – 7:30pm BST
Tuesday 25th June, 6pm – 7:30pm BST
Tuesday 2nd July, 6pm – 7:30pm BST
Tuesday 9th July, 6pm – 7:30pm BST
Tuesday 16th July, 6pm – 7:30pm BST

During these 90 minute sessions You Will:

Explore a wide variety of proven writing techniques
Learn how to choose the right poem for the right situation and audience
Discover a 4-step process on which all poetry therapy sessions are based
Participate in multiple poetry sessions
Facilitate your own session, in a group
Gain confidence in your particular approach and style
Leave with a host of resources you can refer to as you take your work out into the world

“It is difficult / to get the news from poems / yet men die miserably every day / for lack / of what is found there.” - William Carlos Williams, poet

As we confront the challenges of climate disruption, mass extinctions, and a litany of natural disasters, nature poetry nourishes and revives us. It provides a way to weave our consciousness back into right relationship with a sentient earth and offers hope and inspiration.

Practical Information

Each formal session will also offer the option of a further 15 minutes for those who want to remain on the call to ask questions of Mary.

Please note: This course is limited to just 16 people and will fill out fast. It is for those who are using poetry, or would like to, in their nature and eco- work and climate practices, and are ready to take it to the next level. The course requires your full participation. If you feel you will miss more than one session, then please wait until we offer it again. CPDs are available.

You may wish to have writing materials available to you during the sessions.