Rama, thank you for your interest in expanding the interests of the group and
the modalities used to work through social anxiety. Bravo.

Now, this is interesting. I thought when we had the writing therapy seminar last
year, that Rama and/or Terry decided that wasn't very useful, and no one ever
spoke of that woman or writing therapy again. (I'm sorry, I can't remember her
name, so now I've unflatteringly reduced her to the level of "that woman".) May
I ask why the distinction? Because writing therapy was half of what we did
yesterday. And I understand that it is difficult or impossible to review the
exercise in the same session as the exercise itself with the seminar leader
present.

I enjoyed the seminar. I don't want to sound cynical, because it didn't teach me
anything that I didn't already know, but that's due in part to my arts
background. It was a fine introduction. It was enriching and cathartic to see
everyone read their written passages in a circle. I only felt uneasy when our
music was supposed to agree with each other, and I didn't know who I should be
following, but that's okay and it's to be expected. I thought Samantha did a
good job. And yes, I also sympathized with Benjamin when he asked if she could
stop talking and get down to the practical side of it!

Feeling "groovy",
Sean.

socialphobiagroup <socialphobiagroup@...> wrote:
Hi,

Thanks everybody who attended our Arts Therapy lecture yesterday. It
was a success.

Some of our members have expressed their interest in attending an arts
therapy course. I talked to Samantha about this and she said if there
are a minimum of applicants, she can start a class at the church where
we meet. I will bring up the matter in our next meeting, but please
feel free to email me if you are interested, so as I know
approximately how many people are interested. Remember that there is a
small fee to be paid to sign up.

Rama






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