Writing Through Recovery© is a carefully structured yet flexible program developed by Mary Simmerling to empower trauma survivors, including survivors of sexual violence & abuse, through the act of writing together in a community of belonging. By integrating the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) methodology with reflective prompts adapted from Dr. Patricia Resick’s groundbreaking book Getting Unstuck From PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to Guide Your Recovery, participants in this program will find a safe and enriching space for self-expression and community connection. Beginning in July 2025, the pilot of this innovative program will offer trauma survivors a unique opportunity to write together in a supportive community. Note that participation in the 2025 pilot of this program will be limited to 8-10 participants.
You can now watch the video recording of the launch of the powerful new anthology We've Got Some Things to Say: Reshaping Narratives Around Sexual Violence, a collection of writing by survivors that gives voice to their truths, stories, and experiences. With work from more than 35 authors representing a diversity of voices and experiences, the writing in this anthology forms a magnificent tapestry of unflinching truth.
Join Katie and Mary in conversation about the transformational power of art and writing for survivors, and the healing journey of reclaiming our stories.
Join me in conversation with Lynn Shaw, a true warrior who is dedicated to ending human trafficking, slavery, and sexual exploitation by raising awareness through media and grassroots mobilization, advocacy, education and policy.
