Guided Autobiography
Ready to write your stories?
My classes have everything you need to curate, write, share and preserve your life stories.
No previous writing experience necessary!
Everyone’s story matters and telling yours can change everything.
- Guided autobiography is a step-by-step online or in-person class that helps you write your stories using themes, instruction and a two page writing method that makes finding and writing your stories fun and accessible.
- You have stories to tell but getting started can be hard... really hard! My classes are designed to guide, support, and motivate you to write your most authentic and important stories by offering inspiration, time, on-going encouragement, accountability and peer feedback.
- Whether you freeze at the sight of a blank page or are a seasoned writer, Guided Autobiography can help you find, write and share your most authentic and important life stories.
How Does Guided Autobiography Work?
LIVE, IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION
2 hour, facilitated, weekly, in-person or online workshops to help you find your creative muse and hone your writing skills.
WRITING
Between classes, you will write a two-page story, inspired by a list of prompts and our weekly discussion.
SHARING
Each week during the second half of class you will share what you've written in an encouraging, confidential and appreciative environment.
When we dare to share our story, it resonates and connects us to ourselves... and those around us.
What people have to say...
“I really appreciated the supportive environment, the nudge to write regularly, and the opportunity to look back on life.”
"Lisa is a fabulous teacher and facilitator. She guided us skillfully to make the most of our writing assignments and to be aware that we do not have to write our whole lives at once but rather one story or two pages at a time.
Marvelous class!"
“Lisa’s “Reflections and Directions: Discovering What's Next Through Your Story” GAB class motivated me more than anything else I have done in years.”
GAB is based on the premise that learning from the things that have shaped your life is essential to moving forward.
Instructor: Lisa Culhane
I combine my expertise as a certified Guided Autobiography Instructor (GAB), a certified Martha Beck Life Coach and a writer to help people step back, reflect and write their life stories, using a group writing process that is both profound and enjoyable.
My writing classes will help you...
Bring your creative spirit and memory alive.
Gain profound personal insight.
Find the universal in the particular.
Feel guided, supported, and motivated.
Guided Autobiography
Guided Autobiography (GAB) was researched and developed by Dr. James Birren, who was the founding dean of the USC School of Gerontology and was an aging research pioneer who was considered by many to be the father of modern gerontology. Dr. Birren studied and perfected this method over the course of 40 years as a way to help people document their life stories.
Classes last 4-8 weeks and are limited to 8 students.
Each class session lasts 2 hours.
My classes include...
Your Beautiful Stories
GAB 1
Recall, write and share about the things that shaped you.
Are you ready to share your stories?
Piecing together the stories that make up your life can be life changing and life affirming. In this 6-week class we’ll use exercises and questions to spark creativity, self-awareness, and memories. Each week we will look at a different piece of the puzzle by writing on a unique theme. By reflecting on themes such as branching points, family, money, work, well-being and goals and aspirations, you’ll begin to see the common storyline that brings the pieces of your life together.
Curious but unsure ? Let’s talk! I’m happy to answer all your questions. Simply sign up for a free 15 minute call and we’ll jump on the phone to see if this class is right for you.
Reflections and Directions: Discovering What's Next Through Your Story
Your next chapter, written with intention.
Are you ready to share your stories?
At midlife, it’s natural to pause and wonder what’s next. In this series of eight, two-hour online workshops, you’ll write, reflect, and share stories that help you see the threads of meaning that run through your life. Between sessions, you’ll craft a two-page story and complete simple practices that bring your values and priorities into focus. Step by step, you’ll begin shaping a third act that feels intentional and authentic.
Curious? Let’s talk! I’m happy to answer all your questions. Simply sign up for a free 15 minute call and we’ll jump on the phone to see if this class is right for you.
