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Writing through Child Loss (Groups)

Chanel Brenner, Smile, or Else

I’m offering a 4-week online writing support group, where I’ll share the healing power of writing to help you navigate your grief, no matter where you are in your journey.

During our time together, I’ll provide poems and writing prompts to inspire deep connection and reflection. You’ll have the opportunity to share what you’ve written if you feel comfortable, though sharing is always optional. No prior writing experience is required—just an open heart and a desire to heal.

In this safe, supportive space, we’ll connect with others who truly understand the unique grief that comes with losing a child. Whether your loss is recent or many years in the past, you are welcome here.

A Few Things to Note:

  • Sessions will not be recorded, as I want to honor the privacy and vulnerability of our group.
  • I’ll provide writing prompts if you happen to miss a session.
  • While attendance every week isn’t required, I encourage you to attend regularly for the best experience.

Fridays, October 11th – November 1st

11:00am – 12pm PT / 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET

$250 for all 4 sessions

If this sounds like something that could help you, I’d love for you to reach out directly to me. Email me at chanel@chanelbrenner.com to ask any questions or to sign up. I’m keeping the group small (only 5 participants) so we can really connect, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long!

I hope you’ll join me on this journey of healing through writing. Let’s connect and support one another.

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About the Author

Chanel Brenner is the winner of the 2021 Press 53 Award for Poetry. She is the author of Vanilla Milk: a memoir told in poems, (Silver Birch Press, 2014), which was a finalist for the 2016 Independent Book Awards and honorable mention in the 2014 Eric Hoffer awards.  Her poems have appeared in Rattle, Raleigh Review, Spoon River, New Ohio Review, Muzzle Magazine, Barrow Street, Salamander, and others. Her poem, “Apology,” won first place in the Smartish Pace Beullah Rose Poetry Prize. Her essays have appeared in HerStry, Literary Mama, Minerva Rising, Modern Loss, and The Good Men Project.

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