"Morrison
House Presents"
Cultural Discussion Series
First Tuesday of every month
6 to 8pm - Free Admission
Morrison House,
116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
www.morrisonhouse.com / 703-838-8000
Join us for a
salon-style discussion series exploring Alexandria's
heritage and culture with talks in the stylish
yet comfortable salon of the Morrison House. This
charming setting provides an ideal backdrop for
members of the public to participate in an open
and lively conversation with artists, authors,
and archaeologists from Alexandria and the nationally
acclaimed Torpedo Factory Art Center.
The series is
sponsored by the Torpedo Factory Artists' Association,
the Alexandria Archaeological Commission, and
the Morrison House Hotel. Cocktails will be available
for purchase through The Grille at Morrison House
Hotel, and dinner reservations can be made for
guests who would like to continue their experience
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February 7, 2012
Poetry and Creative Play: Writing as an Expressive Coping Strategy
Morrison House Presents: Mary Azoy, Licensed Professional Counselor & Poetry Therapist
January 3, 2012
Back to the Drawing Board
Morrison House Presents: Carolyn Dutky Romano, Torpedo Factory Artist
December 6, 2011
How Did the Middle East Conflict Begin?
Morrison House Presents: Rosemarie M. Esber, Local Author
November 1, 2011
Passion for Fire
Morrison House Presents: Jack Heimerman, Ceramicist and Art League Teacher
October 4, 2011
Drawing with Debris
Morrison House Presents: Jackie Ehle, Torpedo Factory Artist
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Poetry and Creative Play: Writing as an Expressive Coping Strategy
Morrison House Presents:
Mary Azoy, Licensed Professional Counselor & Poetry Therapist
6 to 8pm - FREE
Discovering or renewing your creative energy can make the difference between thriving and burnout, especially during these stressful times. Through participation in poetry exercises that are both low-risk and eye-opening you'll have fun – and gain powerful tools that can help you cope more effectively with life's challenges in your professional or personal life.
Just bring something to write on and with – and a playful attitude!
Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (VA) and Certified Poetry Therapist who has been active in the mental health field for more than 20 years. She currently is a clinician in private practice and with Granato Counseling Services in Vienna , Virginia . Mary also works as a presenter and workshop facilitator with the DOD's Yellow Ribbon Program that assists military families in coping with deployments and reintegration. As former Director of Community Education and Crisis Response at CrisisLink , Mary developed an expertise in crisis response, suicide prevention, and grief and trauma, working directly with victims of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and others impacted by sudden and traumatic loss. She has also served as an adjunct professor at George Mason University .
Mary graduated from Princeton University and has advanced degrees in psychological services from Marymount University and anthropology from University of Virginia . As a Certified Poetry Therapist, she has conducted expressive therapy workshops both domestically and abroad. Mary is a former writer for National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian, and is a published poet.
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