Upcoming Writing Workshops

Writing Workshops for Victims/Survivors

with Nzima Hutchings of Every Kinda Lady Co.

These two series will explore therapeutic journaling and creating sensory art as methods of sharing personal narratives. These series are free, online, and open to the public but recommended for those 18 and older. Participants should bring their own notebooks and writing utensils of choice. Coalition advocates, volunteers, and member center staff who identify as victims/survivors of sexual violence are welcome to participate.

Attending all three sessions is highly recommended but not required. All sessions are 6:30 – 8:30 pm ET on Zoom. Meeting links will be sent to registrants via email. Scroll down for more information and to register. Please contact Bridget Koestner if you have questions or need further assistance.

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Two Series with Three Sessions

Own Your Story and Heal with the Art of Kintsugi and Writing

This series is open to all adults who identify as victims/survivors of sexual violence.

  • Wednesday, July 13th: Own Your Story and Heal with the Art of Kintsugi and Writing Poetic Narratives
  • Wednesday, July 20th: We Write Our Say and We Write to Survive Our Way
  • Wednesday, July 27th: Writing, Breathing, and Decluttering

Click here to register for this series. You will have an opportunity to select the sessions you want to attend.

Writing to Build Healing Bridges for BIWOC Emotional Equity as Survivors and Advocates

This series is intended for Black and Indigenous Women of Color (BIWOC) who identify as victims/survivors of sexual violence.

  • Tuesday, July 26th: Writing to Build Healing Bridges
  • Tuesday, August 2nd: Space for BIWOC to Piece Puzzles Through Writing
  • Tuesday, August 9th: Women Artfully Healing with Choreopoems and Prose

Click here to register for this series. You will have an opportunity to select the sessions you want to attend.

About Nzima Hutchings

Author, poet, and literary wellness coach Nzima Hutchings is the visionary, curator, CEO and Co-Founder of Hartford’s Literary Integrated Trailblazers. She is the sole owner of Every Kinda Lady Co., Nzima Journal Designs, and N’zimah Sensory Essentials; as well as the visionary and producer of the I Am KNIA Project. Nzima has facilitated workshops for Trinity Health of New England Saint Francis Hospital Family Advocacy Center, Toivo Wellness Center, ProHealing Festival, Mount Holyoke College, and various women’s wellness retreats. She is a member of the National Association for Poetry Therapy, a Connecticut-certified Sexual Assault Counselor, and an artist advocate certified in Mental Health First Aid. Nzima is also the host of the Every Kinda Lady Café Hour podcast, available on Spotify and iTunes.

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