writing and speaking

Upcoming Embodiment Classes: self-discovery via exposition

Our bodies carry with them a collection of stories that reveal our unique selves. Whether it is a memory of a haircut gone wrong, a finger wearing a ring from a loved one, or breasts that survived cancer, our bodies encapsulate a lifetime of memories. By using one-word body prompts appropriate for the group, participants will be guided through the writing of 3-4 short stories to begin a forever memoir collection. Participants will also leave with one iPhone image for a chosen story.

Embodiment Classes are perfect for:

  • women who want to capture their story in a creative, short-story format with the guidance of a writing instructor and the support and energy that only a small group of women can provide.
  • a friend, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher, any special female in your life whom you’d love to tell, “Thank you for being you!” A perfect holiday gift!
  • a group of lady friends/family who would like to go through the process of preserving their stories together––sharing, laughing, encouraging. Reserve an Embodiment Class for your group when and where it’s most convenient. Contact Debby directly for group reservations, debkerrhenry@gmail.com.

Below is a photography sampling of Debby’s Embodiment Project. To further enhance your memoir project, professional photography is available at an additional cost.

  • Heart: In which a simple question traces the origin of stories.
  • Mouth: In which a freak accident sparks a heightened appreciation of the human spirit.
  • Head: In which a childhood slumber party allows big heads to prevail, literally and figuratively.
  • Breasts: In which implants are augmented by discussion: Does size really matter?
  • Hair: In which a grandmother’s candor influences the decision to go totally natural.
  • Nose: In which landing the lead in a school production turns out to be anything but an honor.
  • Eyes: In which lifelong vision problems are examined through different lenses.
  • Hands: In which family history is mined from an opal ring and an open palm.
  • Legs: In which a life without limbs sends the message to “carry on.”

Embodiment Memoir Writing Class, New Smyrna Beach

Date: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: The Hub, 132 Canal Street
Cost: $60 for four classes or $18 per class

Embodiment Class, New Smyrna Beach

$60.00

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Embodiment Memoir “Writing as Therapy” Class, Oviedo
Same class, but with a “writing as therapy” component. Body image themes will be explored, moving from reckoning to embracing of self. Co-Instructors: Debby Kerr-Henry and Sandra Stanford, LMHC

Date: Sundays, February 16, 23, March 1, 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center, 1601 Alafaya Trail
Cost: $185 by December 31; $200 by January 31; $225 by February 14

Embodiment Class, Oviedo

$185.00

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New Smyrna Beach Storytelling.
Come hear Debby and other speakers give short presentations on the New Year’s theme, “A New Beginning.” Wine and water served.

Date: January 19, 6 p.m.
Location: Jane’s Art Center, 199 Downing St., New Smyrna Beach
Free event, but with limited seating. For reservations contact Mary Jacobs at honbee27@gmail.com.

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Walk-n-Talk Book Studies. Schedule one or plug into one. Minimum 10 participants. Fee: Momentous Living book ($10) and a dish to share.

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Past Events:

Momentous Living Exhibitions, showcasing two collections of short stories accompanied by black-and-white photography: “I am Momentous Living,” and “Embodiment, discovering self through the exposition of body parts.”

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm
presentation at 6:30

Winter Park, Florida
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, 9:30-11:30 am
presentation at 10:30

Thank you to all my sponsors who helped with printing and photography costs!

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019. “Power of Perseverance,” Relaunch Power-Up, Chamber of Commerce, Winter Park, FL. Rated “extremely satisfied” by audience in the areas of: topic relevancy, speaker engagement and effectiveness, duration of speaker, and overall experience with the presentation. Anonymous participant feedback: “I enjoyed the speaker immensely.”