Movement & Writing Workshop by Crystal Joy Hardman from Welcome to the Blu Room
In-Person
Join us in a FREE movement & writing workshop for BIPOC/Migrant/Refugee women* to come together, write, and heal. Writing can be an isolating experience, and this course addresses the challenges of sitting with our thoughts. We'll discuss the healing potential of feeling and expressing trauma – recognizing that the discomfort is a crucial step towards growth. Participants will be encouraged to grant themselves permission to heal, acknowledging that writing can be triggering, especially when sharing personal stories. The journey to healing involves going through those triggers, ultimately leading to a fulfilling sense of accomplishment.
This 4-hour workshop will have lectures, writing exercises, and a talk with the participants to discuss their feelings, answer questions, and engage with their community. Topics will include understanding triggers, overcoming procrastination, embracing vulnerability, and giving ourselves permission to write through the pain. We'll explore the power of expressing emotions without shame and discuss the transformative effects of creating a supportive community.
This workshop is designed to be a welcoming space for individuals seeking to explore their creativity, overcome writing barriers, and express themselves authentically. Through a combination of writing exercises, discussions, and supportive feedback, participants will embark on a journey to unlock their writing potential, navigate challenges, and find joy in the process.
What will I learn?
How to tell your narrative/story
How to understad the influence of your environment on mental health and creative expression, particularly when dealing with trauma.
How to decolonize and empower yourself
How to explore collective healing through writing with others who are also navigating their pain.
How to connect and express emotions without shame
How to overcome obstacles and finding clarity in writing, even amidst personal traumas and triggers.
How to utilize writing as a tool to express and process emotions productively
How to embrace growth and change as essential for personal evolution, especially in the face of past traumas.
How to embrace writing as a tool to confront and process procrastination patterns, allowing for greater self-awareness and personal growth.
How to recognize how procrastination can be a barrier to healing and creative expression, particularly when dealing with trauma.
Who is the workshop for?
This entry-level workshop for BIPoC Women*, Women* with Migration and/or Refugee Background
Unfortunately, the location is not wheelchair accessible. Workshop will be in English with translations available upon request. B1/B2 level English comprehension is recommended. Coffee & Tea will be provided. Lunch will not be provided but there are many options in the area.
About Your Workshop Leader
International artist Crystal Joy Hardman (also under the DJ moniker Folâsé) received a journalism degree from Loyola University Chicago, and expanded on an acting journey that spanned from New York City theater at The Producers Club and Davenport Theater to international screens. Crystal has produced, written, and acted in ten projects over the past eight years, including productions in South Africa and Ghana.
Crystal has found a way to combine her international travels with her love of storytelling — making room to work not only as a multi-hyphenate actress, writer, and filmmaker but also as the founder of her production company, Blu Room Productions.
Website: https://www.blu-room.net/
Youtube: Blu Room Productions (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSypaJrsD8Rj2rAW3CuZDQ)
Instagram: @djfolase
@bluroomproductions
