Life Source Writing™

A Creative Wellness Virtual Retreat

Would you like to explore holistic writing as a tool for stress reduction, life balance, personal growth and self-discovery?

Dear Heart-Centered Woman Who Makes A Difference -

Life Source Writing is for YOU! If you crave some time for yourself, time to reflect and renew – this retreat supports you to tap into your intuition, spark your creative muse, and nourish your mind, body, heart and spirit. You can replenish from within with Life Source Writing™.

Life Source Writing™ is a five step reflective journaling practice that is grounded in the healing and expressive arts. It is a tool for expanded creativity, personal transformation, well-being, and success.

Did you know you can experience the following benefits from regular reflective journal writing?

balance your emotions
know and understand yourself better
grapple with a life dilemma–illness, career issues, stress
find more meaning in your life
improve your writing skills
boost your creativity

Source: International Association of Journal Writers, 2009

“I was inspired to learn of the tool and the capacity it has to create opportunities for self awareness, growth and change; it has been life giving from the perspective of giving something of significant worth to me, to my life and inviting because it spoke to me in a way that nothing has before – Life Source Writing has invited me to be a partner in self discovery and healing. I feel like I have taken a huge step in my own self awareness and growth. I look so forward to more “ah-ha” moments that I am confident will happen through “getting to the page!”Catherine Simunovic, Social Worker

“I first became connected to Lynda when she generously shared her Life Source Writing workshop as a silent auction item at an eWomen event in Victoria. There was something about both her book and her personal presence that made we want to reach out and find out more. This summer I set aside a morning to spend with Lynda, via the telephone. There were three of us on the call, with Lynda as our leader and we all set aside a morning. Lynda encouraged us to stay away from the computer and phones and create a mini-oasis for ourselves, as though we were on a retreat external to our own space. It was a wonderful way to spend the morning, I got out all my favourite pens and a big blank book to begin my journaling journey – through guided exercises, followed by insight and feedback from the other participants, I renewed my passion for writing. Lynda is an excellent facilitator, showing professionalism combined with personal warmth – a great combination! ”

Carolyne Taylor, www.carolynetaylor.com

Benefits and learning outcomes of this writing retreat:

Within this three-hour writing retreat (accessed by telephone) you will…

Learn a holistic five step journaling practice for personal growth, self-discovery, creative expression and well-being

Experience three unique writing exercises

Explore writing as a reflective wellness practice

Connect with others who have a love for and/or a curiosity about the

Be inspired and supported to go to the blank page in your journal and for other writing projects

Take the time to write for yourself!

Register Now, only 8 spots available!

(this ensures that every participant enjoys a meaningful, personally relevant retreat experience)

“Women don’t often take time for themselves. The virtual retreat is an opportunity to do so, along with others who are experiencing the same sorts of challenges, trying to carve out time and space for themselves to tap into their own thoughts and wisdom. Allowing time to listen to one’s self through journaling is an expansive experience because of the personal insight one can gain.”

Mary Ann Moore, Creator of Writing Home, a writing mentoring program www.maryannmoore.ca (picture taken by Willow Chandler)

“As a Business Coach I have often encouraged my clients to journal as a way to process ideas, issues, challenges in their business and personal lives, however I must confess that while I absolutely believed in the power of journaling, I never engaged in the process myself. Much of my reluctance was not knowing the how and what to journal. Lynda’s retreat was just what I needed. It provided the structure to get out of my head and start writing in a safe environment. While I am still not regularly going to the page to write I absolutely do when I feel the need to process and issue, idea or emotion.
I highly recommend taking Lynda’s retreat! ”

Kerry Brown,Business Coach, Success Biz Coach & Executive Managing Director eWomenNetwork www.successbizcoach.com

“I really enjoyed the three hours – felt encouraged by the format, inspired by you the facilitator and other group members and was delighted with the outcome.Just writing with prompts and how easily the words came to me. I am taking away the experience as a reminder of the value of taking time for me to write.”Deb Wandler, Social Worker

Do you crave time to reflect, replenish and renew?

The Process

We will create a virtual writing circle together.

This virtual writing retreat is limited to eight participants to help us co-create a meaningful, fun, creative and interactive space to write and learn.

This is a participatory retreat workshop – we will be in conversation together, writing, reflecting and sharing writing entries (reading your writing is always optional – while encouraged since this can be the most powerful part of the retreat experience – witnessing and being witnessed).

Join this virtual writing retreat from the comfort and convenience of your own home or location.

Wear comfy clothes, have tea in your favourite mug, and join this reflective writing retreat by phone.

”Stimulating (pushed me out of my comfort zone),
Refreshing – It was nice to be supported to write in a creative way and get a break from academic writing.
Reassuring – that with support I can find something to write about.”
Cristine Urquhart, MSW, RSW Registered Social Worker, Consultant, Trainer

“I attended Lynda Monk’s 3 hour on-line journaling workshop and really enjoyed it. The opportunity to share experiences with other professionals in the caring and coaching field about how we approach self-care was handled safely and respectfully. After years of caring for elderly parents while developing my coaching business, I enjoyed the 3 hour mini-break to take time for me, to journal, reflect and listen deeply to my own heart and needs. The structure of the questions in the Life Source Writing Workbook supports a thoughtful process of restorative self-reflection. I was impressed with how easily Lynda’s format allowed us to move back and forth between the on-line learning and sharing, and quiet, reflective journaling time with ourselves. When we are in a field where giving to others can be all-consuming, a chance to take a break for self-reflection is essential to maintaining our ability to serve our clients well. I highly recommend the workshop.”

Sharon Hall,CEC, Business Coach, & Consultant www.w3women.com

“I thought this workshop would force me to write again; but instead, it allowed me to write again. I was also amazed at how I was able to let the words fall onto the paper so freely during and after the workshop.”Jen Holmes, Mother

This 3-hour Virtual Writing Retreat Includes:

You receive the Life Source Writing: A Reflective Journaling Practice for Self-Discovery, Self-Care, Wellness and Creativity e-book © 2009 (value $19.95).

A retreat guide called Setting Your Retreat Up For Success which shares suggestions for setting up your retreat time, as well as logistics you need for calling into the conference line where we will “meet” together on the call.

Both of these resources will be sent to your email address upon registering for the workshop.

Retreat Cost: $197.00 (CAN)

Note: regular long distance charges to join the conference line for the retreat (you will be on and off the call during the retreat – a blend of your own time for writing woven within the group experience).

Register Now, only 8 spots available!

Friday June 8, 2012 (1pm – 4pm PST)

“During the Life Source Writing Virtual Retreat, I realized I can write creatively – and it was easier than I thought it would be. I don’t really think of myself as a writer but during the retreat my perspective on that shifted. I really enjoyed the chance to get in touch with this part of my creativity. Learning to surrender and trust, letting the writing take me where it wanted to go was key and Lynda guided that process beautifully. I loved the juicy surprises and “aha moments” that resulted from the writing exercises and discussion within the retreat. I can see how Life Source Writing can be a tool for both spiritual and personal growth.”

Marcy Nelson-Garrison MA LP, CPCC, www.pinkparadigm.com & www.coachingtoys.com

“I was surprised by the support I felt mostly because I did not realize I needed it! There is something to doing this over the phone. Having attended the in person retreat, I enjoyed the energy of everyone but found the virtual retreat allowed me to be more in my own energy and notice what I was holding in my space for myself. It is always up to me to change what is not working for me. There is big healing here for me and others. Thank you for creating the space and encouraging me to step into it!”Jeannie Vasilakos, RMT, Massage Therapist, www.handsonhealingbodywork.com

“I have journalled in one way or another throughout my life, embracing it as a therapeutic journey toward self-discovery and vitality. Before I read the LSW book, I wondered what journalling techniques could there possibly be that I haven’t already discovered?What a gift to have been taken into places of such warmth and depth, feeling so encouraged and energized by the beautiful energy with which you’ve infused the book. Thank you again for the amazing experience.”Renee Deakin, Facilitator, Educator, Conduit www.earthspiritalive.com

Meet Your Retreat Facilitator:

Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC

I have been an avid journal writer for 25 years. I started keeping a journal in my teens and it has been a constant companion ever since. I have used journaling as a self-care practice during my twenty years as a social worker and it has helped me manage stress and stay healthy while serving others. Life Source Writing™ is a powerful tool that helps me stay grounded and balanced while juggling my many roles, including being a mom with two young sons, a wife, an entrepreneur, and a writer (I am currently co-authoring a book entitled: Writing Alone Together: Journaling Within A Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion & Connection). Life Source Writing™ flows from my experience as a journal writer, combined with my training in creative writing, memoir writing, life coaching, and the healing, expressive and contemplative arts. I’m excited to share this holistic, Creative Wellness tool with you, so that you can use it to reduce stress, achieve your goals, expand your creativity, tap into your inner wisdom, and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being from within…and of course, WRITE!

To learn more about Creative Wellness please click here

Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC is the founder of Creative Wellness, a health coaching business specializing in supporting helping and healing professionals, as well as others who make a difference, to reduce stress, reflect, and renew with Life Source Writing™, a holistic journaling and self-coaching practice that engages whole person well-being in mind, body, heart, and spirit. Creative Wellness offers dynamic group coaching programs, writing for wellness retreats, inspirational speaking, as well as products for your journal writing journey and your self-care toolkit.

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