Write your life story in your own words
Writing and sharing life stories with others is an ideal way to find new meaning in life and put life events into perspective. Guided Autobiography (or "GAB") classes lead participants through life themes to evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten.
Partnerships with
GAB Seattle is recognized as an official Guided Autobiography practice with certified instructors trained through the Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
GAB Seattle Workshops
Materials from an entire Guided Autobiography can be adapted for shorter workshop sessions ranging from an hour and a half to a longer two- or three-day weekend retreat. Such requests arise from many sources including community organizations, religious groups, and professional organizations whose members serve older adults or other specific groups.
What can Guided Autobiography provide?
Increased self-acceptance
Writing and sharing life stories with others is an ideal way to find new meaning in life and to put life events into perspective.
Decreased anxiety and tension
GAB can be a powerful catalyst for improved self-esteem, self-confidence and communication within communities and within families.
A feeling of connectedness and friendship
While connecting with one another on their journeys of self-discovery, participants feel enlivened by the group experience.
Increased energy and vigor
Participants feel stronger and have a growing appreciation of their own lives and of the lives of others.
"Guided Autobiography is a self-enlightening experience. It took me down paths of discovery I had not expected to wander. Coping strategies used over my lifetime unfolded for me so that I could see which ones worked and which didn't. The process allowed me to focus on my potential for success."
- Pauline Abbott
