GIVE THE GIFT OF STORY
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Sandra’s book, The Story You Need to Tell, Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss is inspirational to anyone who reads it, but especially to those fortunate enough to read it in a group facilitated by Sandra.
Sandra Marinella’s The Story You Need to Tell is a collection of illuminating stories that show us the power of writing to transform our lives.
Sandra Marinella has written a wonderful guide for all those struggling to make sense of the story of their lives! It can serve as the perfect prescription for real healing.
Chief Visionary Officer, Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
The Story You Need to Tell is a beautifully written book with stories that inspire the readers to make their way through trauma, illness, loss, and hardship.
Sandra Marinella brings keen research skills, a brilliant storytelling voice and a distinguished teaching career to this cohesive guide for writing the unspeakable.
WORKSHOPS & Events
Change your story and you can change your life. Our brains think in story. Our lives hang on our stories. In the midst of an illness, a trauma, or a loss, our stories can help sustain and heal us. Our workshops explore the power of our stories.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Storycatchers–
A monthly writing group for community and inspiration.
A monthly writing group for community and inspiration.
JOURNAL PROMPTS
Ten Writing Prompts for Hope
Explore any or all of these hopeful prompts–
- A text message from an idol filled Hannah with hope when she most needed it. What has given you hope when you most needed it?
- What is hope? What does it look like? What color is it? Where have you seen it?
- Where do you like to go to feel uplifted? Describe being in this special place.
- Who inspires hope in you? Why?
- What is one thing you have done to bring hope to others? Tell that story.
- Think of one book or movie that brought you a feeling of hope. Explore.
- What are your hopes for the future? Explore those.
- How can you give hope to someone who has just had a bad health diagnosis?
- What art inspires you? Can you dance with hope? Paint with hope? Or sing a hopeful song?
- Who is the best listener you know? Do they make you feel happy or hopeful?
INSPIRATION