Wisdom Writing

I hold an impassioned belief that each of us has a story to tell and wisdom to share. When we write, we increase the chance that we will learn from our experiences, particularly when we take the time to reflect on their meaning.  Even at a young age, we can begin to develop insight.

I began writing at ten years old, when I was given the gift of a little locked diary. The book beckoned me to record my "secrets," but limited the entry to 5 lines per day. I quickly outgrew this restriction since more space and choice were needed to express myself. Over the years, I used my journal to create art and to explore many dimensions in my life. From the quiet whisper of intuition to the organized structure of managing projects, I developed a reflection process that allowed me to learn from my life.

For many years I worked as a recreation therapist in upstate New York and have been inspired. The stories of people living with disability, chemical dependency, chronic pain and illness have deepened my respect for how we overcome challenges in life. So I am very excited to offer wisdom writing as the next chapter in my work.

I have studied with Kathleen Adams from the Center for Journal Therapy and the Therapeutic Writing Institute. I am also connected to a wide network of passionate instructors in this field. As a certified instructor of Journal to the Self® I offer this 12 hour series created by Kathleen Adams as well as other workshops tailored to your needs.

If you would like additional information about scheduling a workshop or simply would like to connect, please contact me.

Nancy Steinkamp, Founder of Wisdom Writing

Click on image above to listen to writing piece, "Do You Wanna Sleep Over?"