MEXICAN AMERICAN SPOKEN WORD ARTIST
WRITING: ADDICTION
Writing: Addiction
Workshop by David A. Romero
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16+
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$500 (plus travel and lodging)
Schedule:
Reading of poems by Romero - 10 minutes
Students look over "Signs of addiction" and discuss - 20 minutes
Students reflect upon how addiction has affected their friends and family - 10 minutes
Students discuss fun times they have had with substances (trigger warning) - 10 minutes
Romero tells his story and how he decided to become sober - 10 minutes
Student writing on bad experiences they have had with substances - 30 minutes
Student reading time - 20 minutes
Student discussion time - 10 minutes
Total time: 120 minutes (2 hrs)
Description:
As a recovering alcoholic with years of sobriety, Romero tells his story of moving from denial to acceptance and encourages participants to tell their own stories; wherever they are on their own journeys with addiction.
Not only for those with a past of substance abuse themselves, this workshop can also help those with friends or family members who have suffered from addiction come to terms with it and gain a better understanding of what they may be going through.
Purpose:
This workshop seeks to help participants find root causes for addiction and solutions through writing and discussion. This workshop presents therapy and sobriety as possible alternatives to substance abuse.
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CATEGORIES: PERSONAL, THERAPY, WRITING, DISCUSSION
Writing: Addiction has been presented at:
ï‚· UC Riverside
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Flyers:
David A. Romero has not yet developed a flyer template for this workshop. If you decide to book Writing: Addiction, Romero can design a flyer for the event for no extra fee.
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More:
Longer workshops, as well as multiple sessions, to culminate in a student “Slam,” (poetry competition) can be negotiated.
Professional-looking books and chapbooks to collect student work produced during workshops to be made available two months after workshops are conducted can also be negotiated.
*All workshops include a performance from David A. Romero.
**Workshop does not require multimedia. Paper and writing utensils must be provided by students or host institution(s). A supply of tissues, snacks, pillows, and other items of comfort, is encouraged.
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$500 (plus travel and lodging)
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Travel and lodging can be handled in two ways: 1) the university makes the arrangements on Romero's behalf (preferred) or, 2) Romero makes the arrangements and is reimbursed with the total check.
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Can’t afford the rates? Contact Romero with an offer and see if he can write off the difference as a charitable donation!
For booking, contact: davidaromero@gmail.com
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