In the circles I have repeatedly watched Jocelyn's calm, warm tone and thoughtfully designed sequence of activities lead people to a place of trust and openness that invites deep healing. The resulting energy of connection and willing vulnerability in the room moves me every time. She manages to pace the workshops so that people have time to share if they wish without crowding too many people into the last few minutes. Thus, right up to the closing Jocelyn honors the spaciousness that allows people to stay connected to their own rhythms. This experience of abundant caring attention and respectful sharing is a powerful antidote to trauma. Jocelyn has a gift of compassionate leadership that will benefit any group she leads.”

“Exceptional facilitation, safe space, free, dynamic healing opportunity and amazing co-participants. Coming to writing workshops are powerful. Because of my brain injury, social anxiety, and this being my first time ever attending this specific demographic it was challenging to show up!”

“Exceptional facilitation, safe space, free, dynamic healing opportunity and amazing co-participants. Coming to writing workshops are powerful. Because of my brain injury, social anxiety, and this being my first time ever attending this specific demographic it was challenging to show up!”

“I enjoyed sharing and listening to other’s writing. I learned to be courageous.”

“Over several years Jocelyn has facilitated meaningful workshops for Survivor Theatre Project in our Healing Through Creative Arts workshop series. Her approach is always above and beyond what we could hope for, both in the planning process and in the experience of the workshop itself.

“Sounds like another great circle, Jocelyn! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and compassionate heart with the Survivor Community!”

“I write with such heartfelt appreciation for every time you bring your compassionate facilitating to our Healing Through Creative Arts workshop series. Once again, people opened up with tender sharing of vulnerable healing paths. People commented of the trust and safety they felt in the group and in offering their writing. I handed out the fabulous resource list you compiled for us last spring. People really appreciated it. You have a gift, Jocelyn, and I feel so grateful that you are sharing it with us. Thank you on behalf of all of us!

“Wonderful! Writing helps me work through painful emotions. Being vulnerable and sharing publicly can be hard.”

“We wrote a lot of healing material. I feel a little better as a person. I felt I made a little progress which is sometimes difficult.”

“Thank you for bringing your love for writing and healing to the Women Center again! We are so grateful for your brilliant contributions and community. Survivor Theatre Project is grateful and excited to continue visioning and creating with you in the future!”

“What a wonderful gathering last night. Thank you! I was struck by the kindness and respect and good will among everyone. I wondered if I would feel the generation gap but it seemed irrelevant because of everyone's openness. And the drawing time was a watershed for me. I don't use drawing for personal expression but now I feel that little door opening in me. Your gift for creating community is a gift for all of us. Your light is strong!”