Writing the Power of Hope: A Writing Lab with Kaitlin B. Curtice

$50.00

As we move through difficult times, we lose a sense of the visions and imagery that can tether us to our gifts in this world. In this session guided by Kaitlin B. Curtice, we will work with sections of an essay that author and psychoanalyst Clarissa Pinkola Estes wrote for The Daily Good called “Do Not Lose Heart, We Were Made for These Times” written in 2020. Together we will look at her wise words on the power of hope in difficult times, and Kaitlin will guide writing prompts to see what arises in us. Then, we will share in pairs/groups, building a community of resilience and care with our words.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
12:00-1:30 PM Central Time
Live online

As we move through difficult times, we lose a sense of the visions and imagery that can tether us to our gifts in this world. In this session guided by Kaitlin B. Curtice, we will work with sections of an essay that author and psychoanalyst Clarissa Pinkola Estes wrote for The Daily Good called “Do Not Lose Heart, We Were Made for These Times” written in 2020. Together we will look at her wise words on the power of hope in difficult times, and Kaitlin will guide writing prompts to see what arises in us. Then, we will share in pairs/groups, building a community of resilience and care with our words.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
12:00-1:30 PM Central Time
Live online

This is a live, participatory lab and it will not be recorded. A meeting link will be emailed a few days prior to the lab. Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to the lab and will be charged a $10 cancellation fee. We offer partial scholarships for our labs. Apply here by November 1.

Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity and how that shifts throughout our lives. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing. Curtice is the co-founder and director of the Aki Institute, which is dedicated to creating positive change in the world through rest, responsibility, and resistance. The work of the Aki Institute is driven by a commitment to social justice, equality, and human rights. As an inter-spiritual advocate, Kaitlin participates in conversations on topics such as colonialism in faith communities, and she has spoken at many conferences on the importance of inter-faith relationships. Kaitlin leads workshops and retreats, as well as lectures and keynote presentations, ranging from panels at the Aspen Climate Conference to speaking at the Chautauqua Institution and at universities, private retreat centers, and churches across the country.