Unfortunately, the OurHistory Retreat has been placed on HOLD, due to Gov. Tim Walz’s “Dial Back” order. While we are saddened to delay the retreat, we feel it is for the best and safety/well-being of all those involved. In the meantime, we are excited to announce a 90 minute writing/drawing workshop! While it does not replace the OurHistory Retreat, it does represent some of the components/activities that take place at the retreat.
Writing and Art Therapy Workshop: Healing from the Inside Out
Date: Thursday, December 17th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. CST (7:00-8:30 p.m. EST)
While adoption is the link that connects us, we all have our own unique personalities, backgrounds and experiences. Join Heather Schultz and Leah Garlock on Dec. 17th for a writing and art therapy workshop that explores how creativity and self-expression can be used to help us process, heal, and celebrate our identities as adoptees. This event includes a heart-opening meditation, writing exercises and self-portrait activity.
Materials Needed
Multiple sheets of blank paper (ideally 5+ sheets or a sketchbook)*
Pencils, pens and eraser*
Colored pencils, colored markers, colored paints (watercolor or acrylic) or crayons*
Mirror or recent image of yourself
Favorite pictures (most treasured memories)
*If you don't have these materials available, please use one of these digital art alternatives during the workshop:Sketchpad: https://sketch.io/
AutoDraw: https://www.autodraw.com/
Please note:
This event is open to adult, transracial adoptees ONLY
We are asking a small fee of $15 per person to help cover the costs*
*We do not want the cost to prohibit anyone from participating. If you have any concerns regarding this cost, please contact info@adopteebridge.org
Presenter Bios
Heather Schultz (She/Her/Hers) is the Founder of Huh Healing Hub LLC, a Certified Usui Reiki Master, and Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College. She teaches Speech Communication, Business Communication and Public Relations Writing. Before her teaching journey, Heather held multiple positions: freelance journalist for The New York Times, New York Daily News and NBCNews.com; Content Marketing Specialist at LivePerson, and Communications and Development Manager at The Donaldson Adoption Institute.
Heather received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Master of Public Administration from Baruch College. She earned her Usui Reiki Master Certification from Lily Rubinstein at The Center of Inner Wisdom. Feel free to follow Heather’s Reiki practice (@huhhealinghub) on Instagram or connect with her via email at heather@huhhealinghub.com.
Leah Garlock (She/Her/Hers) is a Korean American Adoptee. She recently moved from NYC back to her hometown in Rochester, NY, and is planning on moving to South Korea in January 2021. As an experience designer and illustrator, she takes a multimedia lens to explore social issues, cultural identity, and narratives on personal growth. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications Design and Photography from Syracuse University where she received a grant to explore the cultural identity of Korean American adoptees.
Outside of work, Leah volunteers as the Communications Manager for Asian Womxn in the Arts (AWA), an organization that creates celebratory and healing spaces centering the work of womxn and LGBTQIA+ cultural workers in the Asian diaspora. Feel free to connect with her on Instagram @leah.chi.grace or via email at lggarlock@gmail.com.