Managing Change With Grace 
Managing change with grace is one of the hardest things to do – and needed now more than ever. This workshop focuses on identifying some of the obvious and less obvious changes we face and providing helpful tools to manage them. These tools include healthy self-care, seeking counseling, habit management, meditation (and other stress-relieving modalities), work/ life balance tips, creative outlets, and other resources.

Managing Grief /Loss at the Holidays (and other days)
The holidays are a joyful time, but if we’ve experienced major loss, they can be challenging. But you are not alone. Join Author and Yoga Therapist Donna Ferris for this free workshop that shares tools to navigate the holidays with grace and self-compassion. These tools include finding support, self-care, meditation, building healthy habits, physical activity, journaling, creative pursuits, and building connections. Hope you will make this time for you. A list of helpful resources will be provided.

Tips and Tricks for Writing Scenes and Dialogue
To keep readers turning the page, you need to create powerful scenes and memorable dialogue. In this workshop, Author Donna Ferris will share the tips and tricks she’s learned about these key story elements including how to use shorthand descriptions, dialogue do’s and don’ts, why characters don’t say what they mean, and when to use summary or detailed dialogue. A list of resources will be provided. Please bring along a favorite novel or memoir to class.

How to Shape Your Story
Are you an outliner or a pantser? If you have no idea what we’re talking about, this workshop is for you. During our time together we will discuss the elements of story including the hero’s (heroine’s) journey, overarching themes, the act structure (and why it matters), common tropes, and the importance of character arcs. A list of resources will be provided. Please bring a favorite novel or memoir to class.

To learn more about any of the workshops listed above, please contact Donna.