What kind of father do you want to be?
There is no right or wrong answer to this question, but there is an answer that is genuine for you.
In this small-group workshop, we'll learn the practice of reflective non-fiction writing and use it to explore and define what being a father means to us, so that we can show up more fully for ourselves and our families.
What you'll get
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Training in non-fiction writing for self reflection.
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Community. Join a small group of fathers. Workshops are capped at 6 participants.
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The workshop consists of 5 sessions, one on Friday evening, and two each on Saturday and Sunday. Writing prompts will be provided for between session reflection and writing.
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A refined understanding of what it means to you to be a father.
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Discover what's important to bring with you from your own past on your dad-journey, as well as clarity about what you'd like to leave behind.
The details
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In-person in Arvada, Colorado.
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5 sessions, with time to write between, over one weekend.
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Friday 6-7, Saturday 10-11:30 & 3-4:30, Sunday 10-11:30 & 3-4:30.
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$350 for the whole weekend. Reserve now, space is limited.
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350 US dollars
FAQ
Q: I see this is offered through a counseling business. Is this a therapy workshop?
A: No. This is a writing workshop. The act of reflective writing often has mental health benefits, but that's not the focus of this workshop.
Q: Do I need to share what I write?
A: While there will be space to share what you've written, there's no pressure to share if you don't want to.
Q: Will we be critiquing each other's work?
A: No. The point of reflective non-fiction writing is to explore our subjective experiences. While these pieces could certainly be used in all manner of non-fiction projects, critiquing each other's writing is not part of this workshop.
Q: Is this workshop LGBTQIA+ inclusive?
A: Absolutely! If you identify as a father, then this workshop is for you. All genders and orientations welcome.
Q: Do I need any experience to participate?
A: No! This workshop is for both those familiar and unfamiliar with reflective non-fiction writing. You do not need to have any experience or an existing writing practice.
Q: What can I expect to get out of this?
A: That depends on you, but the goal of the workshop is a clearer sense of both how you were parented and how you'd like to show up as a parent along with a community of fathers.
Q: Okay, so this is a parenting workshop?
A: This workshop is about exploring what it means to be a father, so in that sense, yes. However, it is not a how-to workshop. Instead it focuses on the important question of who you are as a father. There is no right or wrong answer to that question, but there is an authentic answer for you.
Meet the facilitator
Jerome Myerson
Jerome is a writer, therapist, and father. He holds a BA in writing and literature from Naropa University's Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics and an MA in counseling psychology. In his counseling practice, he specializes in working with dads and draws from narrative therapy. As a writer, he writes both fiction and non-fiction.
