Reading a selected piece of fiction in depth over time with others teaches the transformative power of the imagination, the therapeutic benefits of connection, and the science of how interconnected our health is to others and the natural world.

Up to ten participants will read 30-40 pages per week and answer written questions in advance of 8-weekly virtual sessions (75 minutes). 

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A Weekly Curative Reading Community creates connection and enhances health by:​
 

• Selecting fictional stories in the context of present-day challenges to enhance health and wellbeing for people and the natural world.

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• Teaching the benefits of reading fictional stories to enhance empathy, spark imagination, and combat discouragement in challenging times,

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• Teaching the science of reading and creating healthy connections with others and the natural world for the brain, body and overall health. 

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• Guiding and shaping story and connection on a weekly basis to tend to and care for participants while raising awareness of the link between human health and the health of all living things.
   

• Providing weekly Curative Reading Prescriptions to boost health from experts in the fields of medicine, science, literature, nature, and more, including links to the latest scientific research, articles, videos, and soundbites on health.

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• Hosting guest appearances from authors, researchers, health practitioners, and experienced Curative Readers.