Words
That Heal

Writing with Wisdom, Compassion, and Care

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Saturday, March 21st

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Are you a writer who feels called to share stories that bring hope and healing?Maybe you are a leader that people look to in challenging times, wanting a wiser way to approach difficult topics.Or perhaps you feel a stirring to share your own story—to expose injustice, speak truth, or create resources that help others on their road to healing—but you’re not sure where to begin.Or maybe you're just curious, and want to learn more about how to support trauma survivors in general.If so, this workshop may be your next best step forward.Why?Because words carry great power.They can wound.
But they can also heal.When strong words or painful experiences are shared without care, writing can unintentionally reopen wounds, overwhelm the writer, or retraumatize the very people we hope to help. But when stories are shared with wisdom and compassion, they can unlock hope, healing, and lasting transformation.In this workshop, we will explore how to approach difficult topics thoughtfully—so your words can bring clarity, dignity, and encouragement to those who encounter them.

In This Workshop You Will Learn

‣ The basics of trauma and how it can affect the mind, emotions, and body
‣ How to assess your personal readiness before sharing difficult experiences
‣ Ways to maintain emotional steadiness and regulation while writing
‣ How to share honestly without causing unnecessary harm to yourself or others
‣ Practical principles for responsible and compassionate storytelling

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is especially helpful for:

‣ Writers who want to share personal stories of hardship, injustice, or healing
‣ Leaders and communicators who speak about difficult or sensitive topics
‣ Survivors who want to encourage others through thoughtful storytelling
‣ Anyone with a heart to use words to promote hope, healing, and transformation

Why It Matters

Stories carry extraordinary power.When shared without care, they can deepen wounds.
But when shared with wisdom, your words can open doors for healing, courage, and meaningful change.This workshop will equip you with practical tools and experienced guidance to help you speak into difficult places compassionately, responsibly, and effectively.

Join the Workshop

If you feel called to use your writing to open doors for healing, courage, and meaningful change, we would be honored to have you join us. Register now to reserve your seat and join us for this important conversation.

Meet Your Workshop Presenters

WENDY HIBBARD

A trauma-informed writing mentor and faith-based coach, Wendy helps survivors find their voice, reclaim their story, and move forward with clarity and purpose. She is the founder of Hearken International, Hearken Writing (also known as The Writing Room), and SHP Coaching, and has spent more than a decade walking alongside individuals navigating the aftermath of trauma, mentoring them toward healing, spiritual growth, and flourishing.Through her one-on-one coaching and her work as the creator and editor of four collaborative anthologies, Wendy has helped hundreds of people find their voice, untangle their stories, and share them in a way that feels richly authentic and encouraging. Many say it feels like "discovering their true self" for the first time.Guided by years of experience in trauma healing ministry, Wendy is known for creating safe spaces for story sharing. She equips writers and survivors to approach difficult subjects with wisdom, steadiness, and great care for both themselves and their audience. Often described as a "creative midwife,” Wendy has a gift for drawing out the gold in others and helping them bring their gifts out of the shadows and into the light.Rooted in both professional experience and her own journey of healing and restoration, Wendy understands the courage it takes to face painful memories and the false narratives woven into many of our lives. With compassion, wisdom, and the practical guidance of someone who has walked this road herself, she helps others find their own path toward hope, healing, and restoration.Wendy hopes everyone she meets leaves with one simple truth:Your voice matters.It is never too late to rediscover your dreams and step into the purpose you were created for.If you are seeking clarity, healing, or guidance in stewarding your story, you are welcome to schedule a one-on-one coaching session with Wendy.

DAPHNE TARANGO

A Christian author and speaker, Daphne's work centers on recovery, boundaries, mental health, and faith in difficult seasons. She is the author of Show Some Love: How to Be a Friend to Someone in Recovery, equipping families to love wisely while protecting their own emotional and spiritual health.In Groove, she challenges readers to replace old mental grooves—harmful patterns and narratives—with truth and renewal. Through her dragonfly-themed encouragement, she invites readers to practice gratitude and notice light in hard places. Writing from a trauma-informed perspective and lived experience with chronic illness, Daphne encourages Christian writers to approach stories of pain with discernment, steadiness, and Christ-centered compassion.Her work has appeared in Just Between Us, {in}courage (a division of DaySpring), Living Better 50+, The Gabriel, Inspired Women Magazine, Ruby for Women, Rest Ministries, and Mentoring Moments for Christian Women. Daphne has contributed chapters in various anthologies and compilations, most recently Life Repurposed: Stories of Grace, Hope, and Restored Faith and Hope for Your Next Chapter: 30 Whispers of Grace, and of course, where we first got to meet Daphne, The Writing Room's inaugural release, Beneath the Mask: Faith, Hope, and Transformation in the Face of Covid-19.For more from Daphne, visit her author website at www.daphnewrites.com .

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