Instructor: DEBBIE LEAMAN
DEBBIE LEAMAN
Debbie Leaman has always found solace in writing and journaling. Her writing has appeared in numerous local, national, and international magazines and on a variety of websites. Currently, she's teaching Creative Aging: Re-Imagining Your Life and Writing Through Grief.
Her experiences have shaped her classes. As a former Certified Financial Planner turned freelance writer and instructor, Debbie is no stranger to redefining her life. In 2016, Debbie was approached by Art Access and Salt Lake County Aging Services to develop and teach a writing course called, ''Creative Aging: Re-Imagining Your Life,'' a workshop she's continued to teach ever since. After coping with family losses including the sudden death of her brother, Debbie created Writing Through Grief which she has taught in a variety of settings. She is a Certified Grief Educator, trained by David Kessler, world-renowned grief expert.
Encouraging others to express themselves in a safe environment by putting pen to paper brings her great joy. Debbie listens deeply, helping class participants translate their thoughts, experiences, and feelings into words on the page.
What her students are saying about 'Writing Through Grief':
"Thank you Debbie! She was a wonderful facilitator and gave us much insight into the very complicated topic of grief. Her writing prompts were spot on to get us to work through our grief. She also made the class a safe space for all to share. I am now ready to continue this process of living with my grief and growing stronger around it."
- Julie S.
"This class is a great resource to help someone deal with grief. All the information provided by the instructor was very helpful and was presented well. I didn't want the class to end. By the end of the class I didn't feel as weighed down by my grief as I did before I signed up."
- Kjori S.
"I feel like I can cope again. Writing gets it out on paper and lets you rest and process. Writing helps to relieve some of the pain.I learned more about myself. When I put the pen to paper I never knew what I was going to write it just flowed and took the pain with it. Sharing helped too saying it out loud was also helpful."
- Rachel S.
"Debbie Leaman did an exceptional job: sending us suggested readings to get us started, giving us writing prompts and then creating an environment where all learners felt comfortable sharing very personal stories of grief."
-Bradley K.
What her students are saying about 'Creative Aging: Re-Imagining Your Life'"
'Debbie Leaman provided an excellent framework, thoughtful and caring, and helped us reimagine our lives while knitting the class group together in a highly supportive and effective way. Zoom made my participation possible, and I'm grateful!'
-Jane S.
'Debbie is a wonderfully supportive and creative instructor who helped is focus on what is possible during a time that feels very difficult. I am very grateful for the hope she instilled in me and for helping me find out that I enjoy writing!'
-Brenda V.
DEBBIE LEAMAN is currently teaching:
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DEBBIE LEAMAN has previously taught:
- Writing Through Grief
- Let's Write!
- Writing Through Grief
- Writing as a Tool to Cope With Anxiety
- Re-Imagining Your Life: A Creative Aging Writing Workshop