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.
Guided Autobiography Classes
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)
STORY-FEST 2026
This one-day event held at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center provided participants and guests from the GAB community with a chance to hear stories and connect with others.
View photos from the event below.
STORY-FEST 2025
This one-day event held at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center provided participants and guests from the GAB community with a chance to hear stories and connect with others.
View photos from the event below.
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.
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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
