Writing as a Way to Heal

Pain is a natural part of life, whether it’s the loss of a job, a marriage, a pet, a friendship, your innocence, your health, or a loved one. John DeDakis witnessed a car-train collision that killed three people, lost his sister to suicide, and endured the death of his youngest son because of an accidental heroin overdose. Even though death is a part of life, it doesn’t have to be crippling or debilitating. In this presentation, John will share strategies—including journaling and storytelling—to help you move forward, through and beyond the pain and into a future that can once again be filled with hope—and even joy.