“We don’t see things as they are. We see them as we are.”
— a quote often attributed to Anaïs Nin (pg. 281)
The Grove is a reading circle for healers. We gather monthly to carve out a cozy space for quiet reading, intentional conversation, and connection.
As healers it can be difficult to find time to read and we’re often in the role of facilitating. The Grove is spacious and focused on nourishment. You are welcome to read the book before we meet, but it isn’t necessary. Our curator, Kate Creech, will select an excerpt (or a few) and we’ll take time to read quietly on our own, before transitioning into a discussion/learning space. There is ample permission to relax, receive, and surrender the pressure to say something ‘smart’!
Our featured book for March is the Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté.
We look forward to being together!
Timing
Our gathering will loosely follow this flow:
7:00 — Arrive + get cozy
7:10 — Setting the frame
7:15 — Quiet reading
7:50 — Conversation
8:30 — Space for casual connection
Tea and chocolate will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks, wine, or your favorite beverage to share.
RSVP
Please RSVP by Monday, March 27th at 3pm so we can prepare the space for you.
Following registration, selected excerpts will soon be available in our members-only Resource Library. Log in through our website to download the PDFs to your favorite reading device or to print copies to bring with you.
We encourage you to support Gabor Maté and your favorite local bookstore by purchasing the book, before or after the circle. We love our building-mates Ardunsel Books.
Kate Creech
Psychotherapist & Circle Curator
Kate is a therapist and visual artist. She is excited to curate this circle because books offer a space for us to connect and create the space to process (or simply be) with others in the daunting questions we often face as humans/healers/creatives, etc
Learn more about Kate
Our featured book for February is the Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté, MD (with Daniel Maté).
Gabor Maté
“A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development.
Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.”
Learn more about Gabor.
Save the Date
We hope you’ll save the date for The Grove circle’s coming up this spring:
April 17 — Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline Gumbs
*Circles will always be on Mondays from 7-9pm in the Arboretum at Shelterwood Collective in Pioneer Square