Free Poetry Writing Workshop and Open Mic hosted by Audacious Don

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What is CS4CH?

Creating Space 4 Creative Healing Inc (CS4CH Inc) is FREE Poetry Writing Workshop and Open Mic held every 4th Monday of the month at Legler Regional Library. Hosted by Founder of CS4CH Inc, Spoken Word Artist and Self-published Author of About That Time poetry book, Audacious Don.

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Creating Space 4 Creative Healing also known as CS4CH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supplies helpful worksheets, unique writing materials, creative interactive verbal games during the free poetry writing workshop. There's a NEW THEME every month (SEE BELOW). Afterwards, we close out with an innovative platform for poets and spoken word artists during open mic.

ABOUT THE HOST:

Creating Space 4 Creative Healing Inc is a nonprofit organization that focuses on inner healing through art & therapy. Before CS4CH Inc was established, spoken word artist and self-published author Audacious Don recognized the stigmas, lack of resources, and misinformation about mental health in the community. She experienced her own mental illness misdiagnosis, and tried numerous therapists, including group therapy. During this time, she previously struggled with severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD. However, through personal growth and spiritual development, she realized there are many in the community of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicity who could benefit from the helpful therapeutic tools and resources she acquired over the years. As a spoken word artist, writing poetry has been an escape, self-reflection, and means to put thought-provoking ideas to paper. “It was an excellent coping mechanism my mother introduced me to since elementary school,” Audacious Don exclaimed. “Being bullied at a young age opened the door to a creativity I never knew I had.”

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Poetry Writing Workshop begins at 4pm

Poetry Open Mic begins at 5:30-7:30pm (Sign up starts @ 5pm).

*****Walk-ins Welcomed*****

Previously partnered with Artist-In-Residence Alexandra Antoine, Chicago Public Library, and CHI DCASE.

Please note: Ticket purchase grants Audacious Artistry LLC and CS4CH INC permission to record, edit, and upload audio, video, and photography of the event, including guests and the occasion, to its social media platforms and website. Audio, video, and photography are solely used to showcase customer satisfaction and for promotional purposes. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! (If you want to opt-out in, please email 1audaciousdon@gmail.com at least a day prior event)

For more information about event, contact:

Megan (Assistant Director at Legler Regional Library Branch)

Telephone: (312) 746-7730

Email: mgreenbac@chipublib.org

Audacious Don (Host and Founder of CS4CH INC and Audacious Artistry LLC)

Telephone: (773) 358-2283

Email: 1audaciousdon@gmail.com

Click HERE shop with Audacious Don!

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This Month's Theme:

• April: Fed Up! (Taking the energy we use to push others and apply it instead to ourselves; Realizing we have to be an example of growth pushing others to grow)

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Following Month's Theme:

• May: TBA

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2025 Monthly Themes:

• January: Communication Is Key! (Learning how to actively listen, truly apologize, and how to have assertive communication; learning “fair fighting” rules.) RECAP
• Feb: Thirsty! (Learning to recapture motivation during downfalls; How to stay devoted to healing)
• March: Hard Choices, Big Rewards! (Learning about the possible challenges of overcoming your mental health journey; Exploring the benefits of inner healing)

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2024 Monthly Themes:

• January: Short But Sweet! (Reflect on last year’s CS4CH Themes; Fun communication games.)

• February: Daddy Issues! (Significance of Black fathers in the household; How our relationship with our biological father affects relationship with the HOLY FATHER.)

• March: Girl Power! (Empowering women through the performing arts; Acknowledging female poets; Tips for writer’s block.)

• April: Power of the Tongue! (Celebrating national poetry month; Understanding how influential words can be.)

• May: Postponed (Open mic still happening.)

• June: Breakaway! (For some, Summer is a break from school or away from work for a vacation. But what if it's hard to enjoy "Me-Time" let alone know how to start it. We'll discuss how you can and ways to acknowledge symptoms of being "burnt-out".)

• July: Write The Wrong! (The benefits of writing through trying times; How to find new inspiration to write; What do when you get stuck.)

• August: Roll The Dice! (Experiment with spontaneous poetry-based topic dice. What you roll is what you write. Learning the power of creative writing comes from genuine feeling.)

• September: Turning a New Leaf! (Writing what growth you've experienced so far. Learning the benefits of imaging a positive future despite what past you had.)

• October: Bring Your Cup! Review (See 2023 Monthly Themes for details.)

• November: Check-in! Review (See 2023 Monthly Themes for details.)

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2023 Monthly Themes:

• February: Bring Your Cup! (Building creative writing skills about Self-care; Writing about how we take care of ourselves (mentally, physically, etc.); Mention Self-care tips.

• M arch: Check-in! (Building creative writing skills about Mindfulness & Accountability; Venting through poetry to create inspiring pieces; Remember NOT to force it (creativity comes naturally.)

• April: Taking L's! (Learning how to face the fear of failure; write about that emotion that comes up; educate about the business aspect of poetry and spoken word entertainment field.)

• May: Communication Is Key! (Learning how to actively listen, truly apologize, and how to have assertive communication; learning “fair fighting” rules.)

• June: It Starts At Home! (Home is where the Heart is) (Building higher self-esteem and confidence; gratitude activity worksheets; learning how to stop the overwhelming negative self-talk.)

• July: Postponed.

• August: Good Grief! (Learning the 7 stages of grief; how to sympathize for others in grief in a healthy manner; accepting it's OK to not be OK.)

• September: Drive Me Crazy! (Turning anger into drive/motivation; Learn definition of self-sabotage; “Definition of crazy: Doing the same thing expecting different results”.)

• October: Back At Square One! (Feel your feelings; Be honest with oneself; Get to the root of things.)

• November: Big Faith! (Learning how to replace fear with faith; Understand the meaning of faith.)

• December: Think Before You Speak! (Learning the power of controlling one’s reaction; Fun communication games.)

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DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM FOR VIDEOS, PHOTOS AND MORE!!!!

• Creating Space 4 Creative Healing FACEBOOK PAGE
• Creating Space 4 Creative Healing INSTAGRAM PAGE

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CS4CH and Audacious Don Merch Alert!!!

Link to Amazon for Creating Space 4 Creative Healing Activity Book(c):

• https://a.co/d/fe5MrOx Paperback*
• https://a.co/d/9KhSiIo Kindle Version*

Link to Amazon for About That Time Poetry Book(c):

• https://a.co/d/a1YgXst Kindle Version*
• https://a.co/d/7zr7WVu Paperback*

Link to Audacious Artistry Online Shops:

• https://audaciousdon.myshopify.com/ CS4CH Merchandise (Hoodies, T-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and more!
• https://stan.store/AudaciousDon Audacious Don's journals, planners, coaching sessions and more!

*Please leave a Review!!! Thank You!

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Want to DONATE? Awesome!!!

We need your support! Want to know how your donation will be used?

Your donations will provide access to more supplies for the poetry writing workshop (e.g. printed worksheets, related mental health resources, gifts for participants in CS4CH's workshop, electronic and technical equipment needed for monthly open mic).

Donations will also provide the necessary funds to host at more available event/venue spaces to share CS4CH Poetry Writing Workshops & Open Mic with the community throughout Chicago and eventually nationwide.

Creating Space 4 Creative Healing Inc is a Nonprofit organization exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and classified as a public charity. CS4CH INC's goal is to provide a safe space to heal within the community through uplifting each other by applying a combination of art and therapy.

To bring CS4CH to YOU, Email 1audaciousdon@gmail.com or call us at (773) 358-2283. Use link below to support CS4CH INC:

DONATE TO NONPROFIT CS4CH INC

THANK YOU FOR being a BLESSING!!!