Childhood Phases:
A Developmental Journey
A Biography & Social Art live workshop series with Lynn Turner
Sundays July 5, 12, 19 & 26 9:30-11:30 am Central
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE:
Each human life unfolds through universal developmental gestures, yet each journey is uniquely our own. In this reflective workshop series, we explore the phases of childhood and young adulthood to deepen our understanding of human development—and how our own biographies shape the way we meet and support others.
Together we will explore:
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Beginnings—Foundations of Life (Birth to 7)
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Taking Steps—Opening to the World (Ages 7 to 14)
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Becoming—Awakening Identity (Ages 14 to 21)
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Integration & Reflection—Weaving the Whole
Each session weaves biographical reflection with social art practices through guided conversation, artistic and imaginative exercises, and small-group sharing. Participants are invited to listen deeply, honor confidentiality, and cultivate empathy for themselves and others. Through this work, we strengthen our capacity to meet children - and ourselves - with greater awareness, presence, and care.
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PROGRAM DETAILS:
This workshop series takes place live on Zoom over four Sundays, for 2 hours each session. All four sessions or a single session may be attended. Participants may earn 8 hours CE credit by participating in all four live sessions and completing a brief follow-up survey.
In order to preserve the integrity of the high level of engagement and confidentiality of participants, this workshop series will NOT be recorded. In order to cultivate a sense of togetherness, we warmly insist that your video be turned on during our live sessions. Please do your best to make arrangements so this is possible.
The Curriculum
Session 1
Birth to Seven: Foundations of Life
Trust, imitation, environment, rhythm, belonging
Session 2
Seven to Fourteen: Opening to the World
Beauty, authority, imagination, learning
Session 3
Fourteen to Twenty-one: Becoming & Identity
Individuality, questioning, ideals, awakening
Session 4
Integration
Life timeline reflection, synthesis, future orientation
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Each session includes:
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Guided biographical reflection prompts
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Artistic / social art practices (drawing, mapping, collage, gesture work)
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Small group dialogue + witnessing
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Developmental framing grounded in Waldorf / anthroposophical understanding
Participants will be invited:
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To complete light reflective journaling between sessions
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To bring personal artifacts or memories
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To engage in a biography timeline process across the series
Tuition:
Full Series Enrollment (Best Value):
$260
Early bird:
$225 by May 4th.
Individual Sessions:
$75
15% discount with groups of 5+
This workshop requires a minimum of 10 enrollments by Tuesday, July 2.
Continuing Education Credits:
Participants may earn 8 hours CE credit by participating
in all four live sessions and completing a brief follow-up survey.
About the Instructor:
Lynn Turner (she/her) is a Biography & Social Art facilitator, Waldorf early childhood
educator, and mentor with over 18 years of experience.
She holds:
● BA in Fine Arts
● MAT in Early Childhood Education
● Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate, Sunbridge Institute
● Biography Work Certification (Goetheanum, Switzerland)
She is a board member of the Center for Biography & Social Art and has served as Coordinator of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access for WECAN. She is the Co-founder of The Antiracist Table, an online platform dedicated to liberation Education.
Lynn facilitates workshops that explore identity, belonging, and human development, drawing from Anthroposophy, Indigenous wisdom, mysticism, and the arts to create spaces for deep reflection and connection.