Junie Swadron Creative, Corporate, and Counselling Services

Did you know? Junie Swadron is offering a NEW Author Mentorship Bootcamp at the Bethlehem Centre in Nanaimo this January! There is nothing like being away from the demands of everyday life to get your book started or to pick up where you left off. Especially in such a beautiful, serene environment on the banks of Westwood Lake! Read what Junie's Author Mentorship Retreat is all about here: https://lnkd.in/gTzvr5sY Hope to see you there! #writingcommunity #junieswadron #rewriteyourlife #HealingJourney #WriteYourHeartOut #yourlifematters #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #TransformYourStory #CreativeJournaling #writewhereyouare #memoir #gratitude #EmotionalHealing #Transformation #TransformYourLife #retreat #vancouverislandretreat #nanaimo #britishcolumbia

🌟 The Magic of First Drafts Your first draft is where the magic begins—it’s messy, raw, and beautifully imperfect. Don’t let self-doubt stop you from starting. Remember, every great book began as a first draft. 📖 What’s stopping you from starting? Today, give yourself permission to write whatever come from your pen. Just begin. 📣 Writing Tip: Focus on getting words on the page. You can refine and polish later. 💡 Writing Prompt: Write about a time you started something new. Begin with: “I had no idea what I was doing, but I…” 📌 Feeling stuck on your first draft? At the Author Mentorship Bootcamp Retreat, I’ll help you move past self-doubt and craft your story with confidence. Join us this January! https://lnkd.in/gTzvr5sY #Firstdraft, #writingpractice, #creativity, #selfdoubt, #memoir, #bethlehemcentrenanaimo #nanaimo #retreat #junieswadron #vancouverisland #writingretreat

Writing isn’t just about crafting a story—it’s a profound act of self-discovery and healing. Putting your thoughts and emotions on the page can bring clarity, peace, and even closure. 💭 What parts of your story are calling to be written? Give yourself permission to explore them. 📣 Writing Tip: Write from your heart, without judgment. The page is your safe space. 💡 Writing Prompt: Write a letter to your younger self. What do you want them to know? Begin with: “Dear younger me…” 📌 Writing your memoir can be a healing journey. Let me guide you through it at the Author Mentorship Bootcamp Retreat. Let’s take this transformative step together. https://lnkd.in/gTzvr5sY #bethlehemcentrenanaimo #healing #memoir, #selfdiscovery #emotionalgrowth #transformation

📚 Why Writing Your Memoir Matters Memoir is a bridge between the past and the future. It’s a way to preserve your legacy, share your wisdom, and offer hope to others. Your story is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that no one else can tell. 📣 Writing Tip: When writing about difficult memories, take breaks and practice self-care. Write in a way that feels safe and empowering. 💡 Writing Prompt: What life lessons have shaped you? How might sharing them inspire someone else?Write about the experience and how it changed you. 📌 Let me help you craft your legacy at the Author Mentorship Bootcamp Retreat. Seats are limited—reserve yours today! https://lnkd.in/gTzvr5sY #bethlehemcentrenanaimo #Memoirwriting #legacy #lifelessons #storytelling #inspiration #authormentorshipretreat #vancouverislandretreat

Happy New Year, dear friend! Watch my video to you and the accompanying blog post: https://lnkd.in/gGYiRGEK A Call to Reflect and Create As we step into 2025, I invite you to join me in reflecting on your own odyssey of trust. Take out your journal and write about your 2024. What lessons did the year bring? What moments of growth and grace stand out? And most importantly, what do you want to create in this new year? Write it down. Lock it in. Then, give thanks for the wisdom and opportunities that brought you here. Remember, the light you seek is already within you. As you write your intentions for the year ahead, let your inner light guide you. Trust that you are exactly where you need to be.

✍️ Your Story Is Your Superpower! Every life has moments of struggle and triumph, heartbreak and joy. These moments, big and small, make up the story of YOU. Sharing your story is not only healing but also inspiring to others who may be walking a similar path. 📝 This week, reflect on moments that shaped who you are today. Writing your story—whether for yourself or others—is an act of courage and transformation. 📣 Writing Tip: Don’t worry about grammar or perfection. Write freely, and edit later. Focus on capturing the emotions of the moment. 💡 Writing Prompt: Write about a time you overcame a fear. Start with: “I didn’t think I could, but then…” 📌 Ready to turn your story into a book? Join me at the Author Mentorship Bootcamp Retreat, January 26–30, 2025. Together, we’ll bring your vision to life! https://lnkd.in/gTzvr5sY #Memoir #retreat #inspiration #authormentorshipretreat #courage #bethlehemcentrenanaimo #personalgrowth #junieswadron #storytellingphotography

🎉 New Year, New Stories to Tell! As the new year begins, it's the perfect time to honor your dreams of writing. Whether you're starting fresh or revisiting a long-held vision, now is the moment to put pen to paper and let your story unfold. ✨ This January, let’s focus on starting or continuing a writing practice that feels aligned with your heart and soul. Writing your story is more than an act of creativity—it’s a gift to yourself and the world. Have you thought about writing your memoir? Your life is a treasure trove of experiences waiting to be shared! 📣 Writing Tip: Start with 15 minutes a day. Don’t overthink—just let the words flow. 💡 Writing Prompt: What’s one defining moment in your life you’ll never forget? Begin with: “The moment that changed everything for me was…” 📌 Dreaming of writing your memoir but need guidance? Join me at the Author Mentorship Bootcamp Retreat in Nanaimo, January 26–30, 2025. Let’s make your story a reality! https://lnkd.in/gTzvr5sY #writingpractice #newbeginnings #memoir #creativity #storytelling #retreat #junieswadron #bethlehemcentrenanaimo #authormentorshipretreat #WriteYourJourney

There’s been an incredible response to my offer of FREE access to watch my play, Madness, Masks, and Miracles, so I’m extending access to the play for the entire month of January. Don’t miss it! Click here to watch it now! https://lnkd.in/gV6mgPu6

Dearest friends, Today, on New Year's Day, I want to wish you the most magnificent brand-new year!  And I want to thank you for continuing to support me on my healing and growing journey - and for all the loving comments you have sent me in response to the newsletters you receive. They give me so much joy! It matters to me what you think, how you feel - and what's going on for you - so please let's make this a living, breathing, ALIVE reciprocal practice...as you feel inspired to.  Click here to read my heartfelt New Year's letter to you on my blog—a message of gratitude, inspiration, and the beautiful possibilities ahead! https://bit.ly/4fXcQJz All blessings, Junie

LAST DAY FOR FREE Access to Madness, Masks, and Miracles Play! As this is a time where there is so much uncertainty, confusion and fear on the planet, I am offering FREE access to my Highly Acclaimed Play, Madness, Masks and Miracles until January 1, 2025. It is a play to dispel myths and stigmas about mental illness. As many of you know, I was diagnosed when I was 20 years old with manic depressive illness. My young life included a series of hospitalizations. Everything felt out of control. I was massively depressed most of the time. I was "failing" in life by society's standards...and my own at the time. Thank God, there was something within my spirit that led me to know that this did not have to be my future! Mental Illness did not have to stay as my identity! Having that intention set me on a healing path where I don't even recognize my life today compared how it was then! If you or your loved one is suffering with a mental illness, your life can look differently too! You are not your diagnosis! This is a Brand New Day. You just need to reach out and know that someone who cares will be reaching back. It’s amazing how help comes to us when we are brave enough to reach out and ask for it. Claim it for FREE. Don't wait! If you or a loved one is suffering -get it for yourself. Get it for them. Send them the link. Access ends on January 1, 2025, so don’t delay! https://lnkd.in/gV6mgPu6 NOTE: VERY IMPORTANT! Do NOT watch it by yourself -- watch with a trusted friend, therapist, care giver or best supporter as it could be triggering! Then have the most honest conversation you have ever had with them! https://lnkd.in/gV6mgPu6