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Un-Journaling!

A Writing Workshop for Letting Go

Take one mindful hour just for you. Join us for a low-pressure, high-impact practice that turns writing into a tool for emotional release and stress relief.

Join us for a unique and liberating writing experience inspired by the principles of Expressive Writing, as introduced in the book, Opening Up by Writing It Down by James Pennebaker.

In this workshop, you'll learn how writing can be a powerful tool for emotional release and stress relief. After a brief introduction to the concept and benefits of expressive writing, there will be a short period of private, stream-of-consciousness writing—a chance to bring out thoughts and feelings that routinely go unexpressed.

This is not about grammar, storytelling, or sharing. You are the only audience. No one will read what you write. The focus is on release, not record keeping.

After writing, you'll take your pages to the shredder—literally and symbolically letting go of what no longer serves you. We’ll close with a group reflection on the process (not the content), exploring how it felt to write, release, and shred.

Come write it out—and let it go!

This program is designed for emerging adults, adults, and older adults. Registration is required.

Questions about this program? Contact the Aspen Hill Library 240-773-9410. Don't have a library card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

By joining this MCPL program, you agree to abide by our rules of conduct. Library staff has the authority to remove you from this program if we deem your behavior to be inappropriate, to ensure the safety of staff and customers.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.

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