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DESCRIPTION:This reflective and participatory session explores grief\, ange
 r\, and joy as three emotional realities of collective liminality. Through
  short teachings\, embodied reflection\, and conversation\, participants w
 ill consider how these realities are experienced through the head\, heart\
 , and body\, both individually and collectively.\nThe afternoon will deepe
 n this exploration through integrative arts practices\, including watercol
 our painting\, mandala-making\, and other creative invitations. No artisti
 c experience is needed. The emphasis is not on producing finished artwork\
 , but on using creativity as a way of listening\, expressing\, and making 
 space for what may be difficult to hold in words alone.\nTogether\, we wil
 l explore how spiritual and creative practices can help us recognize\, giv
 e space to\, and remain present with the emotional life of our communities
 . The session offers space for thoughtful conversation\, creative expressi
 on\, and practices that support presence\, connection\, and compassion whi
 le living in the in-between.\nThere are 4 follow-up sessions with Carrie: 
 Circle of Grace:\n Friday’s Oct 9\, 23\, 30\, and Nov 6 at 10:00 am \nF
 ee includes lunch\, snacks\, art supplies: $125\, $100\, $75\, $50\nPre-re
 gistration is necessary so the necessary supplies can be ordered. Regsiter
  at the link below\n\n\nFacilitated by Carrie Chesham and Herta Klassen\n
  \nCarrie is a nurse\, spiritual care practitioner\, founder of Transfor
 mative Care Collaborative\, wife to Matthew\, and mom to four wonderful pr
 e-teen and teenage children. Drawing on more than two decades of experienc
 e in emergency\, ICU\, palliative\, hospice\, and long-term care\, she bri
 ngs a grounded curiosity to how people and communities live through uncert
 ainty\, loss\, and transformation. Her approach is shaped by non-dual awar
 eness\, trauma-informed care\, interfaith spirituality\, contemplative pra
 ctice\, family life\, and the ongoing work of learning how to be present i
 n relationship. She is passionate about creating practices and spaces that
  help people remain present\, connected\, and compassionate within collect
 ive liminality. Having recently completed a Master’s in Public and Pasto
 ral Leadership with a specialization in spiritual care\, Carrie is gratefu
 l to be living\, learning\, and working out the being and doing of all thi
 s thinking on the beautiful Stó:lō lands currently called Chilliwack.\nH
 erta:  My artistic journey began in my mid-40’s when I least believed t
 hat taking time to create was a worthwhile use of my time and attention an
 d yet\, I was captured by the expression that watercolours allowed and the
  depth of fulfillment that resonated deeply within. Since that time\, nat
 ure has become my open air cathedral and inspires my creativity daily. I p
 aint in watercolours and acrylics\, am mostly self taught\, and love shari
 ng the potential of creativity within each of us in workshop settings. My 
 passion is rooted in the belief that I was created in love by Creator God 
 and his/her creative spark abides within each of us.\n \n 
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LOCATION:St. Thomas\, Chilliwack
SUMMARY:Living the In-between
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