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Through life storytelling, artistic expression and rituals, Memory Healing workshops enable us to re-read our lives from a restorative perspective. They provide an opportunity to explore and acknowledge the emotional wounds we carry within us, both individually and collectively (family, community, country). They enable us to take a step forward on our healing path, in a space of safety, trust and respect.
Translation from French to English might be possible during the workshop, but please note that a minimum of French understanding is required to participate in this workshop.
The Healing Memories workshop offers an opportunity to explore and acknowledge the emotional wounds we carry on an individual and collective level (those linked to our family, our country, our gender, our culture…). The workshop offers a safe space where we can tell our personal stories in a spirit of trust and respect.
The Memory Healing method is for everyone. We all carry life experiences and painful memories.
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The workshop is made up of time for sharing and listening, creativity and meetings.
Bringing together around 24 people, it is offered in a weekend format (from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) with full board in a place conducive to meditation (mini-workshops can also be given virtually). The workshop includes a follow-up meeting 3 months later to review the progress made since then.
Suggested cost for a face-to-face workshop: $495
Price includes $210 for the workshop + $285 for accommodation and food.
However, should the cost be an obstacle to your participation, please note that we don’t turn anyone away for financial reasons. Everyone is welcome to contribute whatever they can afford.
Registration fees for the Healing of Memories workshop can be reimbursed by IVAC for people benefiting from the Indemnisation for crime victims.
In Quebec, Healing of Memories workshops have been offered by the The Centre for Services in Restorative Justice (CSJR) since 2016.
They were conceived in South Africa by Michael Lapsley, founder of the Healing of Memories Institute (IHoM). A victim of an attack perpetrated by South Africa’s apartheid regime, Michael Lapsley participated in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. As early as 1998, he set up meeting places for black and white people to talk about their experiences during apartheid – what they did, what was done to them, and what they regretted not having done.) And so the Healing of Memories workshops were born.
Today, they are held in Africa, Asia, Europe and America.
