Walking Together through The Book of Alchemy

A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life:

This guided journaling experience uses Suleika Jaouad’s The Book of Alchemy to lead participants through a creative and communal journey of transformation, drawing on powerful prompts, personal reflection, and an alchemical framework that moves from breakdown to renewal.

The Book of Alchemy is a creative journal and guide for personal transformation.

Drawing from the author’s own journey through illness and rebirth, as well as contributions from over 100 artists, writers, and thinkers, the book invites participants into an introspective, generative process of turning life's challenges into creative gold.

Through ten thematic chapters containing writing prompts and reflections from guest contributors designed to catalyze insight and self-expression, participants will be invited together to bypass the voice of the inner critic and access their deeper truth.

How It Works

• Duration: 10 weeks, ONLINE

  Format: Weekly live, interactive gatherings on Zoom including:

  • In-depth exploration of weekly themes and prompts from the book

  • Guided processes to transform limiting beliefs and unleash creative gifts

  • Breakout sessions for small-group connection and reflection

  We will move through the themes together to bear witness and to create alongside one another.

What You’ll Need

• Please obtain a copy of the book for yourself, prior to the first meeting.

• Allison, your facilitator, will be in contact with you via email to give you instructions and encouragment weekly. This includes instructions as to what to read or have with you prior to the first meeting.

• Most importantly, ask friends to register with you and look forward to building connections with others around the United States and internationally too.

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Dates & Time of the Program:

• 10 Sunday afternoons, September 14 - November 16

• 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Lead by:

• Allison Dearing

Fee & Registration:

• The cost of this series is $75

• Registration is limited to 12 people. A waiting list is available after that limit is met.

• Registration is required. Use the button below to register.

Meeting Information:

• Each session will be offered online.

allison dearing, Facilitator

Have you ever met someone who walked the Camino de Santiago? How about walked it alone? Allison has. And that same strength and determination for change and clarity in her life is what makes her a great facilitator for this program.

Allison is a former nonprofit executive director with deep expertise in driving change, from establishing new organizations to guiding existing teams through challenging transitions. Her ability to ask thoughtful questions enables her to bring clarity to complex situations and quickly establish trust. Allison is passionate about facilitating conversations that lead to consensus and fostering safe, hope-centered cultures that unite diverse populations. 

Allison has a background in trauma-informed care and is currently completing a certification in Spiritual Direction. She enjoys spending time with her two sons, international travel, and exploring the outdoors with her Goldendoodle, Duke.