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Expressive Arts Exercises Are Part of Life After Loss: A Healing Retreat

There are a few spaces left for "Life After Loss: A Healing Retreat" on 4/30/16. Deadline to sign up extended to 4/22.

Stonington, Conn.--There will be a daylong retreat in a serene setting on April 30 to inspire, encourage, and help those who have experienced the loss of a loved one move forward in their grief journey via expressive art and writing exercises and a walking meditation. This is an opportunity to connect with others on a similar path in a safe and supportive environment. No previous writing or drawing experience required.

Saturday, April 30, 2016, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Life After Loss – A Healing Retreat

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The Way of the Labyrinth: Artist's & Writer's Retreat Center

Stonington, CT

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Workshops will be led by:

Amy J. Barry of Stony Creek—Writer, Certified Expressive Arts Educator, Hospice-trained Bereavement Counselor, and Author of A Child’s Grief Journey.

Dr. Joanne Moore of East Lyme —Publisher of Pathfinder magazine, Author of After the Loss of a Spouse: What’s Next? and Trained Labyrinth Facilitator.

Linda Bradley of Manchester— Registered Art Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist/Program Coordinator for Center for Hospice Care Southeast CT.

Fee: $150 cost includes continental breakfast, full lunch, and wine & cheese social time at day’s end. Rooms available for overnight stays. To make a reservation and for more information/questions on the retreat, contact Joanne Moore at jmoore@widowedpathfinder.com or 860-448-5149. Transportation from Mystic train station can be arranged. Register today, or by April 22 latest at www.Pathfindermag.com or phone: 860-448-5149. Space is limited. Presented by Act II Publications, LLC, Pathfinder.

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