How do you deal with the emotions that accompany something that almost defies explanation? Ambiguous loss has be explained as a loss experience without closure or a loss when there is physical presence but psychological absence.

Writing and working through the expressive arts (drawing, movement, music etc.) is one way to allow yourself to be with the emotions which may accompany unclear and confusing circumstances in your life. No experience necessary. Only the willingness to try.

Instructor: Dr. Bonnie Nish

Dr. Bonnie Nish is Executive Director of Word Vancouver, Western Canada’s largest free literacy arts festival. Bonnie has a Masters in Arts Education from Simon Fraser University and a PhD in Language and Literacy Education from the University of British Columbia where she currently teaches. Bonnie is an Expressive Arts Therapist with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from the Vancouver Expressive Arts Therapy School who has worked extensively with youth and adults in high-risk situations. Her fields of interest lie in poetic inquiry and trauma based research. Her focus is based on recovering from trauma aiming to help individuals regain entry into a full and productive life.

Feel free to check out our class handout.