Mental Health Storytelling Workshop Series
As part of his on-going mental health advocacy and community-building work, our comic writer Edward Gunawan will host a 6-week storytelling workshop series for people with lived-experience of mental health challenges.
Geared to those want to be a part of a community of storytellers exploring the intersections of creative play for individual well-being and community health. In-person gatherings to be held on Sundays, starting from October 16th to November 20th, 2022 at 1PM (click to register).
About the Workshops:
The series is a great space for peers wanting to reclaim their personal journeys among a cohort of compassionate individuals wanting to use their experiences as a tool to advocate for change and bust stigma on the topic of mental health.
The workshop series is designed for all experience levels. Participants will engage in weekly writing and public speaking exercises that builds trust and intimacy in the practice of storytelling.
Organized by NAMI Marin, the workshop series is hosted by award-winning storyteller and filmmaker Edward Gunawan. This program is made possible with support from the Enterprise Resource Center (ERC) and by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding through the County of Marin’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
