In the poem "Primary Source," Sara R. Burnett writes, “I’ve a better understanding of terror / and the miraculous.” In this time of great global and personal challenges, how do we write and live both the terror and the miraculous? Poet Sara R. Burnett and therapist Rachel Noble will discuss how to approach both as writers and humans. Burnett will read poems on the subject and Noble will offer some ways to find personal power in the face of fears. You’ll have a chance to pose your own questions in the Q&A.

Sara R. Burnett is the author of Seed Celestial (2022), winner of the Autumn House Press Poetry Prize. She has published in Barrow Street, Copper Nickel, PANK, RHINO and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from the University of Maryland, and a MA in English Literature from the University of Vermont. Previously, Sara worked as a public high school English teacher. She also writes picture books. She lives in Maryland with her family. Her website is: www.sararburnett.com

Rachel Noble, MS, LPC is a DC-based therapist, writer, and presenter. She has devoted her career to helping folks build the life they want. Her specialties include Women’s Mental Health, Chronic Pain & Medical Conditions, and Resilience & Burnout. Rachel has published articles on mental health topics for AARP magazine, The Washington Post, and has been featured on WJLA-TV and WTOP radio, as well as in magazines such as New York Magazine. Additionally, she’s given countless presentations on mental health issues ranging from parenting to resilience. She’s also traveled the world to provide mental health care to women in areas like Africa and India. She conducted her graduate education and training at Johns Hopkins and completed her Bachelor’s in Medical Ethics from George Mason University.

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