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shine storytelling
Hear inspiring true stories from seasoned & amateur storytellers. Submit yours. June 20 theme: Big Dreams.
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Kicking in the Wall offers clever 5-minute writing prompts and exercises to help you find creative expression when inspiration is not forthcoming. With Barbara Abercrombie • Sat., 6/22 • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm • First Presbyterian Church, Santa Monica.
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June
shine storytelling
A monthly storytelling event focusing on "Bright Stories of Positive Change." Listen to inspiring true stories from professional and amateur storytellers on monthly themes, and volunteer to share your own. Curated and hosted by Santa Monica Rep's Co-Founder and UCLArts and Healing's Program Coordinator, Jen Bloom. With live music and refreshments. The theme for June is "Big Dreams" • Thurs., 6/20 • 7:30-9:30 pm • In partnership with YWCA Santa Monica/Westside.
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June
kicking in the wall
UCLA Extension Writer's Program Distinguished Instructor teaches how to use 5-minute exercises, involving short and clever prompts, to break through assumed limitations on creative expression when inspiration is not forthcoming. Registration includes a copy of her new book by the same title, with 365 five-minute exercises for new or seasoned writers. With Barbara Abercrombie • Sat., 6/22 • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm • First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, Renaissance Room.
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June
bodymind insight: self-discovery through movement
Our bodies are communicating to us at all times. Take two and a half hours to truly listen. Discover personal meaning in your movement as you indulge in gentle, guided movement improvisations and focus solely on your Self, your body and your needs. No dance experience necessary. With Lora Wilson Mau, MA, BC-DMT. Sun., 6/30 • 12:30-3pm • The Hub, West Los Angeles
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September
UCLArts and Healing Launches Social Emotional Arts (SEA) Certificate Program
SEA will empower educators & community arts professionals in maximizing social-emotional benefits of the arts. Training will be interactive & experiential, & will feature creative approaches to group behavior management, verbal & nonverbal communication, managing special needs, identifying & responding to trauma, personal presentation, & program evaluation. SEA offers best practices in art, dance/movement, drumming, music, poetry, & theater. 8 Sats., 9/21 - 1/11 • 9 am to 5 pm • Santa Monica.
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October
beat the odds facilitator training: social & emotional skill building delivered in a framework of drumming
Beat the Odds integrates activities from contemporary drum circles & group counseling to teach skills such as focus and listening, team building, leadership, expressing feelings, managing anger/stress, empathy, & gratitude. This is a training program designed for use with elementary school students that can be adapted easily to other populations & delivered by persons without musical experience. Ping Ho, MA, MPH; Giselle Friedman, LCSW; & Mike DeMenno. • Sat., 10/5 • 12:30-6 pm • N. Hollywood.
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