BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Heart Spring Health - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Heart Spring Health X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://heartspringhealth.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Heart Spring Health REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T190000 DTSTAMP:20260623T201109Z CREATED:20251001T203704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T201109Z UID:10012474-1785261600-1785265200@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Breathwork Group DESCRIPTION:Beginner Mindfulness Meditation & Breathwork Group\nCalm Your Nervous System\, Boost Your Mood\, and Cultivate Inner Balance\nJoin us for a mindfulness and breathwork group series designed to help you reduce stress\, support your nervous system\, and improve emotional well-being. Led by Dr. Andrew Conway\, ND\, this series combines accessible meditation practices\, guided breathwork\, and supportive instruction to help you build tools for daily resilience. \nThis beginner-friendly class is perfect for individuals looking to: \nLearn the foundations of meditation and mindfulness\nExplore simple breathing techniques to calm the body and mind\nImprove focus\, emotional balance\, and overall wellness\nWhether you’re new to mindfulness\, managing daily stress\, or seeking ways to feel more grounded\, you’ll leave each session with practical skills you can integrate into everyday life. \nDates: Every other Tuesday \nTime: 6:00 – 7:00pm \nExtras: Meditation cushions provided \nCost: $35 per session \n\nMeet Andrew Conway\, ND\n \nMy journey to naturopathic medicine in Portland started in my undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University in California when I began to question my own nutrition and eating habits. I had a love for medicine but began to realize that nutrition was the foundation for establishing sustainable health and wellness.  The goal of treatment should not only be to cure and heal disease\, but to provide you with the tools to support your own health moving forward. I strive to provide education so that you can lead a lifestyle that accomplishes such a goal. This also enables you to take control of decisions about your own health and enables shared decision making in the doctor-patient relationship. \nTo schedule an appointment with Dr. Conway\, call 503-956-9396 or contact us now to schedule an appointment today. \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot!\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSee full selection of Heart Spring Health events\n  URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/mindfulness-breathwork-group/2026-07-28/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Meditation & Breathwork ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Beginner-Mindfulness-Breathwork-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013878-1785436200-1785441600@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-07-30/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013879-1786041000-1786046400@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T190000 DTSTAMP:20260623T201109Z CREATED:20251001T203704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T201109Z UID:10012475-1786471200-1786474800@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Breathwork Group DESCRIPTION:Beginner Mindfulness Meditation & Breathwork Group\nCalm Your Nervous System\, Boost Your Mood\, and Cultivate Inner Balance\nJoin us for a mindfulness and breathwork group series designed to help you reduce stress\, support your nervous system\, and improve emotional well-being. Led by Dr. Andrew Conway\, ND\, this series combines accessible meditation practices\, guided breathwork\, and supportive instruction to help you build tools for daily resilience. \nThis beginner-friendly class is perfect for individuals looking to: \nLearn the foundations of meditation and mindfulness\nExplore simple breathing techniques to calm the body and mind\nImprove focus\, emotional balance\, and overall wellness\nWhether you’re new to mindfulness\, managing daily stress\, or seeking ways to feel more grounded\, you’ll leave each session with practical skills you can integrate into everyday life. \nDates: Every other Tuesday \nTime: 6:00 – 7:00pm \nExtras: Meditation cushions provided \nCost: $35 per session \n\nMeet Andrew Conway\, ND\n \nMy journey to naturopathic medicine in Portland started in my undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University in California when I began to question my own nutrition and eating habits. I had a love for medicine but began to realize that nutrition was the foundation for establishing sustainable health and wellness.  The goal of treatment should not only be to cure and heal disease\, but to provide you with the tools to support your own health moving forward. I strive to provide education so that you can lead a lifestyle that accomplishes such a goal. This also enables you to take control of decisions about your own health and enables shared decision making in the doctor-patient relationship. \nTo schedule an appointment with Dr. Conway\, call 503-956-9396 or contact us now to schedule an appointment today. \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot!\n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSee full selection of Heart Spring Health events\n  URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/mindfulness-breathwork-group/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Meditation & Breathwork ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Beginner-Mindfulness-Breathwork-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013880-1786645800-1786651200@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013881-1787250600-1787256000@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-08-20/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260708T180951Z CREATED:20260622T225827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T180951Z UID:10012470-1787407200-1787414400@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Dissolving Triggers Workshop DESCRIPTION:Dissolving Triggers Workshop\nHow often do old patterns and reactions hold you back from moving through life with ease? In this transformative workshop\, you’ll explore the power of the subconscious mind to create more calm and balance in your day to day life. Learn the roots of your triggers and how to release these subconscious patterns that far too easily hijack your positive intentions. Certified Hypnotherapist\, Alicia Joy\, will guide you in honing a deeper understanding of the source of your triggers and the powerful aspect of your subconscious mind. You will walk away from the workshop with greater clarity about what is holding you back and armed with tools for harnessing stability and calm now. \nTakeaways\n\nDeeper clarity about the root of your trigger & why it’s holding you back\nEmpowered practices to dissolve your triggers\nLive Group Hypnotic Experience\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nConnection/sharing/journal reflection\nAwareness & understanding of the subconscious mind as relates to triggers and their nuance\, how to meet these in real time to dissolve their intensity and meet the present moment with greater ease and peace\nGuided hypnosis experience to practice and reinforce tools for using every day.\nDress comfortably for sitting\, journaling\, note taking\, and relaxing\n\n___________ \nMark Your Calendar for a Dissolving Triggers Workshop:\n\nSaturday\, July 25\nSaturday\, August 22\nSaturday\, September 19\n\nTime: 2:00 – 4:00PM \nPrice:  $49 \nWhat to bring: Comfortable clothing + a journal \nIf you’re feeling the pull—your creator spirit is already awakening. Let’s explore how far this energy can take you.\n___________ \nMeet Your Instructor\nAlicia Smith-Hudson is a Portland\, OR–based Certified Hypnotherapist and Holistic Health & Subconscious Freedom Coach. Through her own path of physical\, emotional\, and spiritual healing\, she has cultivated a deep understanding of the power of connection\, rapport\, and the subconscious mind in creating lasting change. \nAlicia’s work is rooted in the belief that healing occurs when the body\, mind\, and spirit are brought into relationship and alignment. Her hypnotherapy practice supports clients in harnessing the power of their mind to heal their bodies\, regulate emotions\, and move toward lives guided by clarity\, purpose\, and self-trust. \nAlicia specializes in supporting passionate\, growth-oriented women who are ready to break free from old conditioning and reconnect with their innate wisdom and creativity. Clients commonly report improved sleep\, reduced stress\, greater confidence\, emotional balance\, and ease in decision-making. \n\n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nExplore all Heart Spring Health classes & workshops! URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/dissolving-triggers/2026-08-22/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Meditation & Breathwork,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dissolving-Triggers-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T190000 DTSTAMP:20260623T201109Z CREATED:20251001T203704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T201109Z UID:10012476-1787680800-1787684400@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Breathwork Group DESCRIPTION:Beginner Mindfulness Meditation & Breathwork Group\nCalm Your Nervous System\, Boost Your Mood\, and Cultivate Inner Balance\nJoin us for a mindfulness and breathwork group series designed to help you reduce stress\, support your nervous system\, and improve emotional well-being. Led by Dr. Andrew Conway\, ND\, this series combines accessible meditation practices\, guided breathwork\, and supportive instruction to help you build tools for daily resilience. \nThis beginner-friendly class is perfect for individuals looking to: \nLearn the foundations of meditation and mindfulness\nExplore simple breathing techniques to calm the body and mind\nImprove focus\, emotional balance\, and overall wellness\nWhether you’re new to mindfulness\, managing daily stress\, or seeking ways to feel more grounded\, you’ll leave each session with practical skills you can integrate into everyday life. \nDates: Every other Tuesday \nTime: 6:00 – 7:00pm \nExtras: Meditation cushions provided \nCost: $35 per session \n\nMeet Andrew Conway\, ND\n \nMy journey to naturopathic medicine in Portland started in my undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University in California when I began to question my own nutrition and eating habits. I had a love for medicine but began to realize that nutrition was the foundation for establishing sustainable health and wellness.  The goal of treatment should not only be to cure and heal disease\, but to provide you with the tools to support your own health moving forward. I strive to provide education so that you can lead a lifestyle that accomplishes such a goal. This also enables you to take control of decisions about your own health and enables shared decision making in the doctor-patient relationship. \nTo schedule an appointment with Dr. Conway\, call 503-956-9396 or contact us now to schedule an appointment today. \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot!\n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSee full selection of Heart Spring Health events\n  URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/mindfulness-breathwork-group/2026-08-25/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Meditation & Breathwork ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Beginner-Mindfulness-Breathwork-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013882-1787855400-1787860800@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-08-27/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013883-1788460200-1788465600@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-09-03/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T190000 DTSTAMP:20260623T201109Z CREATED:20251001T203704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T201109Z UID:10012477-1788890400-1788894000@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Breathwork Group DESCRIPTION:Beginner Mindfulness Meditation & Breathwork Group\nCalm Your Nervous System\, Boost Your Mood\, and Cultivate Inner Balance\nJoin us for a mindfulness and breathwork group series designed to help you reduce stress\, support your nervous system\, and improve emotional well-being. Led by Dr. Andrew Conway\, ND\, this series combines accessible meditation practices\, guided breathwork\, and supportive instruction to help you build tools for daily resilience. \nThis beginner-friendly class is perfect for individuals looking to: \nLearn the foundations of meditation and mindfulness\nExplore simple breathing techniques to calm the body and mind\nImprove focus\, emotional balance\, and overall wellness\nWhether you’re new to mindfulness\, managing daily stress\, or seeking ways to feel more grounded\, you’ll leave each session with practical skills you can integrate into everyday life. \nDates: Every other Tuesday \nTime: 6:00 – 7:00pm \nExtras: Meditation cushions provided \nCost: $35 per session \n\nMeet Andrew Conway\, ND\n \nMy journey to naturopathic medicine in Portland started in my undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University in California when I began to question my own nutrition and eating habits. I had a love for medicine but began to realize that nutrition was the foundation for establishing sustainable health and wellness.  The goal of treatment should not only be to cure and heal disease\, but to provide you with the tools to support your own health moving forward. I strive to provide education so that you can lead a lifestyle that accomplishes such a goal. This also enables you to take control of decisions about your own health and enables shared decision making in the doctor-patient relationship. \nTo schedule an appointment with Dr. Conway\, call 503-956-9396 or contact us now to schedule an appointment today. \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot!\n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSee full selection of Heart Spring Health events\n  URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/mindfulness-breathwork-group/2026-09-08/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Meditation & Breathwork ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Beginner-Mindfulness-Breathwork-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013884-1789065000-1789070400@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013885-1789669800-1789675200@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260708T180951Z CREATED:20260622T225827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T180951Z UID:10012471-1789826400-1789833600@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Dissolving Triggers Workshop DESCRIPTION:Dissolving Triggers Workshop\nHow often do old patterns and reactions hold you back from moving through life with ease? In this transformative workshop\, you’ll explore the power of the subconscious mind to create more calm and balance in your day to day life. Learn the roots of your triggers and how to release these subconscious patterns that far too easily hijack your positive intentions. Certified Hypnotherapist\, Alicia Joy\, will guide you in honing a deeper understanding of the source of your triggers and the powerful aspect of your subconscious mind. You will walk away from the workshop with greater clarity about what is holding you back and armed with tools for harnessing stability and calm now. \nTakeaways\n\nDeeper clarity about the root of your trigger & why it’s holding you back\nEmpowered practices to dissolve your triggers\nLive Group Hypnotic Experience\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nConnection/sharing/journal reflection\nAwareness & understanding of the subconscious mind as relates to triggers and their nuance\, how to meet these in real time to dissolve their intensity and meet the present moment with greater ease and peace\nGuided hypnosis experience to practice and reinforce tools for using every day.\nDress comfortably for sitting\, journaling\, note taking\, and relaxing\n\n___________ \nMark Your Calendar for a Dissolving Triggers Workshop:\n\nSaturday\, July 25\nSaturday\, August 22\nSaturday\, September 19\n\nTime: 2:00 – 4:00PM \nPrice:  $49 \nWhat to bring: Comfortable clothing + a journal \nIf you’re feeling the pull—your creator spirit is already awakening. Let’s explore how far this energy can take you.\n___________ \nMeet Your Instructor\nAlicia Smith-Hudson is a Portland\, OR–based Certified Hypnotherapist and Holistic Health & Subconscious Freedom Coach. Through her own path of physical\, emotional\, and spiritual healing\, she has cultivated a deep understanding of the power of connection\, rapport\, and the subconscious mind in creating lasting change. \nAlicia’s work is rooted in the belief that healing occurs when the body\, mind\, and spirit are brought into relationship and alignment. Her hypnotherapy practice supports clients in harnessing the power of their mind to heal their bodies\, regulate emotions\, and move toward lives guided by clarity\, purpose\, and self-trust. \nAlicia specializes in supporting passionate\, growth-oriented women who are ready to break free from old conditioning and reconnect with their innate wisdom and creativity. Clients commonly report improved sleep\, reduced stress\, greater confidence\, emotional balance\, and ease in decision-making. \n\n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nExplore all Heart Spring Health classes & workshops! URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/dissolving-triggers/2026-09-19/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Meditation & Breathwork,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dissolving-Triggers-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260623T201109Z CREATED:20251001T203704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T201109Z UID:10012478-1790100000-1790103600@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Breathwork Group DESCRIPTION:Beginner Mindfulness Meditation & Breathwork Group\nCalm Your Nervous System\, Boost Your Mood\, and Cultivate Inner Balance\nJoin us for a mindfulness and breathwork group series designed to help you reduce stress\, support your nervous system\, and improve emotional well-being. Led by Dr. Andrew Conway\, ND\, this series combines accessible meditation practices\, guided breathwork\, and supportive instruction to help you build tools for daily resilience. \nThis beginner-friendly class is perfect for individuals looking to: \nLearn the foundations of meditation and mindfulness\nExplore simple breathing techniques to calm the body and mind\nImprove focus\, emotional balance\, and overall wellness\nWhether you’re new to mindfulness\, managing daily stress\, or seeking ways to feel more grounded\, you’ll leave each session with practical skills you can integrate into everyday life. \nDates: Every other Tuesday \nTime: 6:00 – 7:00pm \nExtras: Meditation cushions provided \nCost: $35 per session \n\nMeet Andrew Conway\, ND\n \nMy journey to naturopathic medicine in Portland started in my undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University in California when I began to question my own nutrition and eating habits. I had a love for medicine but began to realize that nutrition was the foundation for establishing sustainable health and wellness.  The goal of treatment should not only be to cure and heal disease\, but to provide you with the tools to support your own health moving forward. I strive to provide education so that you can lead a lifestyle that accomplishes such a goal. This also enables you to take control of decisions about your own health and enables shared decision making in the doctor-patient relationship. \nTo schedule an appointment with Dr. Conway\, call 503-956-9396 or contact us now to schedule an appointment today. \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot!\n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSee full selection of Heart Spring Health events\n  URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/mindfulness-breathwork-group/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Meditation & Breathwork ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Beginner-Mindfulness-Breathwork-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013886-1790274600-1790280000@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013887-1790879400-1790884800@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-10-01/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013888-1791484200-1791489600@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013889-1792089000-1792094400@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013890-1792693800-1792699200@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013891-1793298600-1793304000@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-10-29/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013892-1793903400-1793908800@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-11-05/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013893-1794508200-1794513600@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013894-1795113000-1795118400@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-11-19/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013895-1795717800-1795723200@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-11-26/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013896-1796322600-1796328000@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-12-03/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013897-1796927400-1796932800@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-12-10/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013898-1797532200-1797537600@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-12-17/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013899-1798137000-1798142400@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. 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I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-12-24/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T173300Z CREATED:20260708T002717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T173300Z UID:10013900-1798741800-1798747200@heartspringhealth.com SUMMARY:Writing Ourselves Human DESCRIPTION:Writing can be a beautiful way to express ourselves from the inside out – to explore creativity\, play\, grieve\, heal\, and celebrate. We can use words to go past and beneath words. We can honor memories\, create worlds\, describe things just as they are or transform them into what was unknown until the words flowed onto the page. We can connect deeply with others by sharing words on the page or spoken out loud. \nWriting Ourselves Human is a class for writers at all levels of their journey. Whether you are experienced or are just dipping one toe in the water you are equally welcome. We will focus on generative writing (letting words flow onto the page). We will not critique one another’s work\, although supportive feedback is available for those who want it. \nYou are welcome to write in any form – fiction\, poetry\, essay\, journaling\, even song. All you need is a notebook and a writing implement (or laptop)\, some curiosity\, and you. \nIn this ongoing series\, we’ll explore themes related to our common humanity\, like: \n\nBelonging\nEmbodiment\nImpermanence\nPlay\n\nRuth will provide prompts (phrases\, poems\, images\, music) to inspire your real-time writing.  If you wish (and only if you wish – everything is by invitation and choice)\, you can share your writing out loud and invite group members to provide feedback about what is strong in your work. Any feedback offered is about the writing\, not the writer\, and is offered “as if” the writing is fiction. This creates a sense of safety and mutual support that many people find therapeutic. \n\nWriting Ourselves Human Event Details\nDates: Every Thursday \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00PM \nCost: $40 \nSpace is limited — register now to reserve your spot! \n____ \nMeet Ruth\n \nRuth is a writer\, facilitator\, psychotherapist\, and Tai Chi instructor. She certified as an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) facilitator in 2002 after experiencing the healing qualities of a writing circle.  She loves this approach because it is non-hierarchical\, active\, and supportive of new writing. Pat Schneider\, founder of AWA says it this way: \n“Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression\, communication with friends and family\, the healing of the inner life\, or achieving public recognition for your art – the foundation is the same: the claiming of yourself as an artist/writer and the strengthening of your writing voice through practice\, study\, and helpful response from other writers.” \nRuth has also facilitated several Write Around Portland groups and  writes one-on-one with veterans through a program supported by the Wounded Warrior Project. \nShe is a published writer (poetry\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction). \nIf you have any questions about this class series to help you decide if you’d like to join\, please feel free to contact Ruth by email at Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com. \n\n \n \n Class Registration\n Sign up below to reserve your spot! Please complete the form to begin your registration. A member of our team will follow up to help you finish the process and share details about what to bring and how to prepare. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)Submitting this form won’t subscribe you to our regular mailing list. Your email submission will be used to create your class reservation and notify our office to complete your registration. \n \n Class or Event Name(Required)Please let us know which class or event you'd like to register for so our team can follow up with more information specific to your class or event.Class or Event Date(Required)Please tell us the date of the class you'd like to sign up for. \n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Class/Event Instructor Name(Required)Please list the instructor name teaching the class or event you'd like to register for.Are You An Existing Patient?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Birth Date(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Disclaimer- All classes before 9:00am must be registered for by the evening prior. \n- Classes prior to 9:00am on Mondays must be registered for by the prior Saturday. I understand. URL:https://heartspringhealth.com/event/writing-ourselves-human/2026-12-31/ LOCATION:Heart Spring Health – Dandelion Group Room\, 7886 SE 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States CATEGORIES:All Classes & Events,Non-Movement Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartspringhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writing-Ourselves-Human-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR