“Working with Karen Connelly as my mentor helped me find my voice. I was writing a memoir. I was in a hurry to get to the “wow” moments. She challenged me to slow down and spend more time expanding scenes to create deeper meaning. Her thoughtful insight woke up all five senses and I learned to write with an uncluttered mind and an open heart. With her help, I navigated the highs and lows of self-confidence and savoured the process of writing my story.”
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Gillian Grant
I'm an author, educator, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist who supports creative people and communities. My books and healing work explore the weave of giftedness, trauma, neuroscience-based practices, and healing with and through the trees, earth and waters that give us life. Every May (and some Octobers) I hold sacred and playful space in The Olive Grove Retreat on the Greek island of Lesvos, a residency for those longing for a deeper connection to the elemental source of human creativity: the earth, the sea, the creatures, the sky. Enjoy visiting this site and feel free to reach out to me directly with questions or comments at karen@karenconnelly.ca