Postcards from the Edge: Addressing Compassion Fatigue in Note Form

Perhaps you’re too overwhelmed to read this. That’s okay — this workshop was designed with you in mind. Together, we’ll address the impacts on you as someone who witnesses human and planetary suffering.

You might be a front-line worker, healthcare professional, caregiver, activists, writer, or anyone experiencing fatigue. In this gentle, guided 1.5-hour session, we’ll make space for the difficult realities in our lives by experimenting with poetry in note form. You don’t need to call yourself a writer to belong here. Come have a rest; write something.

The registration fee for this event is $10. All proceeds of the event go to Upstart & Crow’s non-profit programming, including writer residencies, book clubs, grants and more. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing financial barriers, please reach out to us for a scholarship spot.

More about the facilitator:

Ronna Bloom is the author of eight books of poetry. Her work has been broadcast on CBC, recorded by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, and translated into Bangla and Chinese. She has led initiatives to bring poetry into health care settings, specifically developing the Poet-in-Residence program at Sinai Health and her poems have been used by filmmakers, choreographers, and architects. Her most recent book is (Brick Books, 2025.) ronnabloom.com

More about Upstart & Crow:

Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.

Accessibility:

The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.

Questions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.

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