“The wound is the place where the light enters you.”
Write to Heal:
A guided journey into the transformative power of story
There are parts of us we’ve tucked away — moments that don’t make sense, memories we’ve never spoken aloud, emotions we’ve learned to ignore. Writing has the power to gather those fragments and create coherence — to bring light into the places we’ve been afraid to look.
This workshop is a space to explore.
A space to gently meet the parts of your story that are still waiting to be seen.
A space to use writing not just as reflection, but as restoration — a tool for wholeness.
This is not just journaling. It’s transformation.
Write to Heal Workshop
Sunday, May 18th
10-11:30am PT / 1-2:30pm ET
Via Zoom | replay available
The guided workshop will run for 90 minutes, followed by an optional 30-minute debrief and Q&A for those who wish to stay and integrate or ask questions.
In this 90-minute live workshop, you’ll learn the science behind why expressive writing has been shown to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing — in some cases offering benefits that even talk therapy can’t access. (Without needing to share anything aloud, or be “a writer” in any way.)
You’ll be gently guided through writing prompts that help you:
✨ Explore the unspoken and unfinished parts of your story
✨ Engage your memories with curiosity and courage — not fear
✨ Create coherence from chaos — and clarity from confusion
✨ Tap into the body’s natural ability to process, release, and heal through language
You’ll leave with practices you can return to again and again.
This is for you if…
You feel stuck, scattered, or silenced — and want to write your way into deeper self-understanding
You support others (as a coach, therapist, or healer) and want to learn about this therapeutic tool
You sense there are parts of your story waiting to be seen, but you’re not sure how to begin
About the Instructor:
Karin Gutman, MFA, is a memoir and story coach who has been guiding writers for over 20 years towards discovering and writing their life-based stories. The safe, dynamic spaces she creates allow for this deeply personal work to unfold, as writers peel away the layers, dig deep, and make meaning out of their life experiences. Her clients have sold books to major publishers, including HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Macmillan.
A former story analyst for Hollywood studios, she is a published author and has written and developed projects for Nickelodeon, the Jim Henson Company and National Geographic Kids. She has taught at Cal State Fullerton, UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, San Miguel Writers’ Conference and UCLA Arts and Healing, and currently offers workshops, retreats and one-on-one coaching under her Spirit of Story banner.
Kind Words...
“Thank you, Karin, for a very meaningful and stimulating experience. I loved the group and the format. I learned a lot and it was very powerful.”
Lynne Meyer Bishop
… a very meaningful and stimulating experience
… a gentle catalyst for introspection
“Karin set a tone that felt safe and nurturing. She was a gentle catalyst for introspection. This class helped me to get in touch with the creativity that flows through me.”
Roz Tenenbaum
“When I am writing, I come home to myself, and there are no lies. It has been so beneficial and supports my meditation and therapy as well – they all work so well together.”
Kelly Epstein
When I am writing, I come home to myself…
Karin is very clear and compassionate…
“Karin is a wonderful teacher. She is very clear and compassionate in her communication style. I felt so comfortable with her as our teacher, guiding me along through all of our wonderful classes. She is so organized, and I felt each class was thoughtfully planned out. Thanks for this experience!”
Cathy Lindstrom
“Write To Heal has allowed me to connect with a part of myself I had long forgotten about. It has helped me find that place between thoughts and feelings. I now challenge myself to go deeper or find another avenue when I feel stuck.”
Judy Lucks
… allowed me to connect with a part of myself I had long forgotten about
… this experience has opened up another channel to expose my innermost thoughts and feelings for examination…
“Write to Heal is the first writing workshop I've ever taken. I've been a seeker for many years and this experience has opened up another channel to expose my innermost thoughts and feelings for examination, understanding, and healing.
Karin is a natural at creating an environment that made this exploration safe for the whole group, although no one is ever obligated to disclose anything uncomfortable or anything at all for that matter! I am a slow bloomer so I am looking forward to continuing this journey in the next class.
Thank you Karin, I am forever grateful.”
Hillary Jordan
“Thanks so much for your classes. You have facilitated my growth and healing tremendously. I really processed and cleared another level of hurt around the failing of my romantic relationship in a way that has given me space to move forward with self-forgiveness. I got more out of the workshop than I expected.”
Heather McGonigal
You have facilitated my growth and healing tremendously.
… it was important for me to share something I was ashamed about.
“I really got a lot out of the class and it was important for me to share something I was ashamed about. Because of your class, I am doing a big research on my dad. I transferred an interview I did and am now transcribing it. I want to know what motivated him. So interesting. Thanks - the class jumpstarted me.”
Linda Jassim