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 Welcome and thank you for visiting the Transformational Writing Center. The use of journal writing, poetry, and creative expression in a safe, supportive, and relaxed learning environment is known to aid in personal growth, expression of emotions such as grief and loss, and provides an outlet for giving voice to what is important in one's life.  It is my sincere hope that you will enjoy and experience personal growth and insight when you participate in the writing groups and classes we offer here at the Transformational Writing Center. Within these web pages, in addition to our group and workshop offerings, we provide links to the world of writing and healing research, training opportunities, and information about other writing organizations and activities around the country. Feel free to browse around and let us know if you have any questions. We hope you will come by again soon.

Debra Thornley-Barbre, M.A., CPT
Founder and Director

 
Evening Under The Stars Workshop

Debra has joined forces with Tyler Woods, PhD . to bring you a workshop titled Recognizing Depression. Join us in a beautiful country setting as we sit around the around the campfire on Wed. May 26th, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Mesquite Ranch in Southeast Tucson. Cost for the workshop is $20.00 for individuals or $30.00 per couple. Topics to be discussed will include signs and reasons for depression, dispelling the myths about depression, coping with depression and finding help for depression. 

 

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Journal To The Self®

 Whether you are a dedicated journal keeper or simply curious about journal writing, this class gives you plenty of ideas and inspiration. You will learn numerous 

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Giving Sorrow Words
Loss and grief issues are brought on by many different types of life events. In this group participants will be introduced to journal-writing and poem-making techniques designed to help cope with sorrow and loss associated with life’s major events such as death of a loved one.
 

Testimonials

"Debra’s Giving Sorrow Words group provided a helpful, meaningful and healing time for me. I came into it thinking I had one level of grief and discovered that there were many layers which I had never healed in my long life. Her methods and personal attention, combined with her skills and the group process, gave me a sequential unfolding of understanding in how I can help myself through losses iin my life; past and present and future. I appreciated Debra’s training and expertise in helping the healing progress. She is easy to be with and to trust with my heart, feelings and struggles."
-- S.C.G. -- Retired Minister
 

"I love the Giving Sorrow Words group. After doing the writing I am in touch with feelings I didn't know were there, and feel more positive about life. Debra is a very good facilitator and I appreciate her caring attitude. Working on the grief has helped me in many different aspects of my life and was very helpful in my recovery process. I highly recommend Giving Sorrow Words."

-- J.

 
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