Retreats & Workshops

I lead holistic, in-person writing retreats that bring coaching clients together across many miles. Along with self-discovery, research rebooting, & writing process building, clients create lasting relationships with each other. Writing retreats empower & support clients so they can go back home & write with a clearer purpose, having made concrete steps toward liberating themselves & others in beautiful one-on-one spaces.

NEXT WRITING RETREAT: JANUARY 10-12, 2025

at the historic Guild House Hotel in Philadelphia, PA

evening of January 10th through morning of January 12th

This January retreat will be limited to a small group of writers. Structured workshops will be offered Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, & Sunday morning. Lodging & meals will be separate from the retreat giving participants the freedom to structure a large part of their weekend in ways that best fits them. Sign up for the retreat here: https://joyajhowardcoaching.as.me/

Joy also facilitates other small, interactive workshops & meetings for cowriters, research groups, & labs that concrete on practices that lead to healthy relationships, clear communication, clarity, depth, & productivity. (See below.)

CIRCLES OF TRUST

Modeled after what Quakers call “Circles of Trust” or “Clearness Committees,” I lead research partners and groups through a discussion that is meant to open up space for many ideas, not narrow down on the “right” ones.

ABOUT WRITING

Through guided dialogue, I share key concepts of wellness & writing productively in academia. Researchers find it helpful to have their graduate students or research group members all on the same page.

WHERE DO WE GO NOW?

When research partners or groups are stuck, they hire me to lead them through identifying the sticking points and creating a concrete plan for moving forward.