Classes & Workshops
Guided Autobiography (or "GAB") is a researched and developed process of writing and sharing life stories. Instead of documenting chronologically, participants write 1,000 words (about two pages) at home on an instructor-provided theme before sharing it aloud in class. No writing experience is necessary.
Learn more about the method pioneered by James Birren, PhD.
GAB Seattle Online
Group classes that meet to write stories and share them during a live online meeting. See event details for information on how to register.
![GAB II [Online] - Fridays @ 9:00 a.m.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefbb1e69df546d0b5e1e73d6b8f3844.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/fefbb1e69df546d0b5e1e73d6b8f3844.jpg)
![GAB II [Online] - Saturdays @ 2:00 p.m.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/042540_c7bf0fdc32d74bbfa80a0083f3b70bda~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_750,h_500,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/042540_c7bf0fdc32d74bbfa80a0083f3b70bda~mv2.jpg)
GAB Seattle In-Person
The foundational Guided Autobiography course delivered through 8-10 sessions that meet in-person. Participants write stories and share them aloud in a small group setting. See event details for location information and how to register.
![GAB II [Seattle] - Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/042540_eab24ec4d2364c2083e0aed38e6505c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_400,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/042540_eab24ec4d2364c2083e0aed38e6505c8~mv2.jpg)
![GAB II [Bellevue] - Wednesdays @ 12:30 p.m.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/042540_fa019320167d4969bba97f7104cccf94~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/042540_fa019320167d4969bba97f7104cccf94~mv2.jpg)
![GAB II [Seattle] - Thursdays @ 10:00 a.m.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/042540_afd5a9c4f9d44ef391a85f84160ef121~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_415,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/042540_afd5a9c4f9d44ef391a85f84160ef121~mv2.jpg)
![GAB I [Bellevue] - Mondays @ 10:00 a.m.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/042540_d14f117140484cdfaf4ecf8c4cd98f48~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_515,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/042540_d14f117140484cdfaf4ecf8c4cd98f48~mv2.jpg)
![GAB I [Seattle] - Tuesdays @ 12:30 p.m.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/042540_7ddcccaec3784a9db1053b1095df4263~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/042540_7ddcccaec3784a9db1053b1095df4263~mv2.jpg)
GAB Seattle Workshops
Materials from an entire Guided Autobiography class can be adapted for shorter workshop sessions ranging from an hour and a half to a longer two- or three-day weekend retreat.
GAB-FEST 2024
This one-day event held at Descanso Gardens provided participants and guests from the GAB community with a chance to hear stories and connect with others. A story was shared by more than half of the attendees, which also included many instructors from the Los Angeles area.
View photos from the event below.
Photos by: snappduo
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As a longtime GAB participant, Amy has intimate knowledge of the Guided Autobiography process and its transformative power. In combination with her training, Amy's first-hand experience enables her to sensitively lead others through the rewarding process of reflecting back on their lives and sharing their personal stories with a supportive group of fellow life-story writers.
Pamela Hueckel, CA
