Description: Her Words is a creative writing and mentoring program that helps young women develop and strengthen their voices. Her Words is a program of Morris Arts in partnership with the Morris School District in Morristown, New Jersey.
Her Words is a creative arts and mentoring program that offers free workshops on the arts, expressive writing, and wellness for teen girls and gender-expansive youth ages 14-18. Her Words empowers youth to share their stories, shape their future, and create change in their lives and communities.
In Her Words, youth participate in expressive writing and creative arts workshops; learn about self-care strategies and issues that matter to them; collaborate on a creative group project; and create bonds with other teens in a supportive community. The program centers relationship- and community-building in a trusted environment.
The Her Words curriculum focuses on storytelling through the creative arts, including expressive writing in many genres. It also focuses on self-care strategies, wellness, and current issues that shape teens’ lives. Workshops are led by program staff as well as visiting teaching artists and speakers.