About This Activity
Join Benjamin Perry, author of Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter, on this comprehensive investigation of the physiological, emotional, and communal benefits of human tears—why we cry, the social forces that inhibit our tears, and how tenderness and vulnerability can change our relationships for the better. Final class will include journaling prompts, guided meditations, and somatic exercises students can use toward personal reconnection with their emotions. Bring writing materials. Instructor Benjamin Perry is the author of Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter, a non-fiction book about crying that has been featured in outlets like TIME, NPR, and Vox. An award winning writer, their work has appeared in The Atlantic, Teen Vogue, The Washington Post, Slate, and more.
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