workshop Rhinebeck, NY

The Weight of Joy

Navigating Change With Clarity & Care

With Alex Elle.
Dates

Oct 22–25, 2026

Tuition

Member: $460.00

Standard: $510.00

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Join Alex Elle in a restorative writing workshop exploring how grief and joy coexist in life's transitions—offering tools for clarity, self-awareness, and renewal.

Grief and joy often coexist, especially in seasons of transition. Learn how to honor the coexistence of grief and joy without minimizing either.

As we evolve beyond relationships, jobs, loss, family dynamics, or even past versions of ourselves, we are met with both endings and beginnings—sorrow for what no longer is and gratitude for what is yet to come. Letting go of what no longer aligns can feel like loss, even as it opens the door to growth.

This workshop offers a reflective space to explore the dual presence of grief and joy through restorative writing, guided mindfulness practices, and meaningful dialogue. Together, we consider how the company we keep shapes our healing, and how self-awareness can help us approach change with clarity, compassion, and care.

Return home with a greater understanding of how to create space for both sorrow and sweetness in your daily life. Take with you original writings, ongoing prompts, and tools to navigate endings and beginnings with intention, resilience, and grace.

More Information

Workshop begins Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Recommended Reading:

  • Joy Planner by Karst x Alex Elle
  • How We Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free by Alexandra Elle
  • When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön
  • Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm by Christine Platt

Workshop Rhinebeck, NY

Oct 22–25, 2026

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  • Alex Elle

    Alex Elle

    Alex Elle is a New York Times best-selling author, wellness educator, and writing teacher.