ReStorying Yourself: A Workshop led by Regi Carpenter

What stories about your life do you tell yourself? Where did those stories come from? How well do they serve you? Would you like to hear some new stories?

We invite you to “ReStory” yourself through the guidance of Regi Carpenter, a nationally renowned storyteller and pioneer in narrative medicine. This workshop will provide a safe, creative space for you to explore and express your experiences of having mental health challenges. You will be led to observe your life events from various viewpoints, with the hope that you can recognize your trauma and foster healing. You will come in closer contact with your stories, old and new.

The workshop will start with Regi sharing a story that will serve as a prompt to reflect, then write or draw your own story. You will have the opportunity – without obligation – to explore that story in pairs and small groups. The workshop will end with all who care to sharing their story. Appreciations and wonderings will be woven throughout the entire day.

Note that this workshop does not constitute professional therapy. It serves as a creative outlet for healing.

In order to provide all participants proper attention, this workshop will be capped at 20 registrants. Some scholarships are available; contact info@inmi.us for more information.

The workshop cost is $90. This includes:

• Five hours of workshop activity led by Regi
• Lunch catered by Sweetgreen Restaurant. Dietary needs and preferences will be accommodated.
• Free admission to Regi’s Friday night performance at Atonement Lutheran Church

We look forward to seeing you on this meaningful day!

This workshop is presented by the Interfaith Network on Mental Illness.

About Regi

Regi Carpenter is an award-winning storyteller and performer. Whether performing at an intimate gathering, a large festival, or a convention of business professionals, Regi brings a remarkable blend of warmth, humor, and depth. Stories have taken Regi into schools, homes, hospitals, hospices, retreat centers, festivals, and faith-based communities across five continents. Regi has been a featured storyteller on The Moth Website and NPR. She is also a TEDx Talk presenter.

Regi is also a pioneer within the growing movement of narrative medicine. Utilizing the spoken and written word as well as deep listening techniques for patient and caregiver, Regi knows that stories are a powerful medicine capable of bringing solace and strength to those in physical, mental and spiritual need. Regi’s experience includes a week-long residency to promote mental health as part of the University of Alabama Birmingham’s Institute for Arts and Medicine.

LUNCH CATERED BY SWEET GREEN RESTAURANT

SALAD

KALE CEASAR (gluten free)

Herb roasted chicken, Tomatoes, Parmesan Crisps, Shaved Parmesan,

Shredded kale, Chopped Romaine, Lime Squeeze, Caesar dressing

GARDEN COBB (vegetarian)

Chopped Romaine, Spring Mix, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Almonds,

Tomatoes, Avocado, Hard Boiled Egg, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette

BOWL

SHROOMAMI (vegan)

Roasted Tofu, Warm Portabello Mushroom Mix, Cucumbers, Basil,

Shredded Cabbage , Roasted Almonds, Wild Rice, Shredded Kale,

Miso Sesame Ginger Dressing

CHICKEN PESTO PARM

Blackened Chicken, Spicy Broccoli, Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan,

Za’atar Breadcrumbs, Herbed Quinoa, Baby Spinach, Sweetgreen Hot Sauce

Pesto Vinaigrette

PLATE

MISO GLAZED SALMON

Salmon, Avocado, Cucumbers, Pickled Onions, Crispy Onions,

White Rice, Nori Sesame Seasoning, Spicy Cashew dressing