Question 1

Do I have to share what I write?

Accepted Answer

No. This workshop is completely private. You will not share anything you write.

Question 2

Do I need to turn my camera on?

Accepted Answer

No. Cameras can be on or off — whatever feels safest and most comfortable for you.

Question 3

Do I need any writing experience?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. No experience is required. If you can write or type, you can do this workshop.

Question 4

What is Expressive Writing?

Accepted Answer

A science-backed method pioneered by Dr. James Pennebaker, proven to improve physical, emotional, and interpersonal health by helping people process difficult experiences through structured, private writing.

Question 5

What happens during the 3-hour workshop?

Accepted Answer

The workshop includes breaks and is divided into two parts:
Part 1: Understanding the language of grief, stress, and overwhelm
Part 2: Learning and practicing Expressive Writing — what it is, why it works, and how to use it daily

Question 6

Is this therapy?

Accepted Answer

No. This is a trauma-informed writing workshop, not therapy or mental health treatment.

Question 7

What if I get emotional during the session?

Accepted Answer

It’s normal. You’re free to turn your camera off, pause, breathe, or take a break anytime.

Question 8

Will the session be recorded?

Accepted Answer

No. To protect privacy, nothing is recorded.

Question 9

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

A notebook or laptop, a pen, and a quiet space if possible. Everything else is guided in the session.

Question 10

What if cost is a barrier?

Accepted Answer

Please reach out at christinewolf.com/contact. You’ll receive a discount code — no questions asked.

Question 11

Can I gift this workshop to someone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You may register on their behalf. Once you pay for them and add their email, they'll receive a confirmation from Eventbrite with details about the event.

Question 12

Who is this workshop for?

Accepted Answer

Anyone experiencing grief, stress, overwhelm, burnout, life transitions, emotional heaviness, or curiosity about expressive writing. All are welcome.

Question 13

Who is facilitator Christine Wolf?

Accepted Answer

Christine Wolf is a trauma-informed memoir coach and MHFA-certified developmental editor. An award-winning writer and Moth storyteller, she holds an MA in Teaching and teaches writing at Northwestern University’s Norris Center.

Question 14

What have past attendees said about this 3-hour workshop?

Accepted Answer

Attendees have called this workshop “transformative,” “healing,” and “life-changing.” Most have said they released emotions they’d held for years and left feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded. "Christine’s warm, trauma-informed guidance creates a safe, deeply supportive environment."

Question 15

What age is appropriate for this workshop?

Accepted Answer

We welcome anyone aged 16+

Question 16

Do you offer refunds?

Accepted Answer

I don’t offer refunds due to limited workshop capacity, but if something comes up, I’ll gladly offer credit toward a future session.

Question 17

Do you record the workshop? If I have to miss it live, can I watch a recording?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not. To protect participants’ privacy—and because this workshop is meant to be experienced live—we do not record it. If you register and have to miss the live event, I’d love to welcome you to a future session if and when possible.

Question 18

Are there breakout groups?

Accepted Answer

No. We stay together as a group the whole time.

Question 19

Will there be time to write?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There will be 5 opportunities to write to prompts.

Question 20

Do you offer breaks during the workshop?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There will be at least 2 breaks during the workshop.

Question 21

Will I interact with others durning this event?

Accepted Answer

This is a low-pressure space with no required interaction. You won’t be put in breakout rooms or asked to speak. You’ll write privately, with optional chat participation if that feels supportive. You will be held in a gentle community.

Question 22

Will I receive any materials at the end of the workshop?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You'll get an email  with the main Expressive Writing prompt to revisit anytime, along with a carefully curated set of grief-support resources. The goal is to make sure you leave the workshop not only with clarity and direction, but with places to turn when you need support afterward.

Expressive Writing for Emotional Healing – 3 hour online workshop

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