Sedona, AZ: Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, The Arts Academy of Sedona presents The American Labyrinth, a three-part film series and retreat that looks at race and implicit bias in this country.
This profound series asks the question, “How do we heal from trauma that is generations deep?” The series takes the audience on a journey to not only heal but also transcend the anger, racism, and hatred of the day.
“The sacred labyrinth symbolizes the journey that we internally take to find life, liberty, and the pursuit of joy.” Says the film’s creator, Dr. Karmen Smith. She continues, “The American Labyrinth shares that healing from trauma is an individual journey that we take together.”
The event kicks off from 4-7 pm on Friday with a screening of the short film The American Labyrinth 1. This moving film depicts a love story between a mother and son as they keep their heart open amid hate. This will be followed by a question and answer session, a performance by spoken word artist Kj Miner, and a labyrinth experience.
Saturday’s retreat features an opening meditation that will be followed by American Labyrinth II: The Smudging, and American Labyrinth III: Sounds of Freedom, a sound healing session, lively discussion sessions, lunch curated by Chef Kate, and a closing blessing by Sakina Blue Star. A labyrinth experience and a parting gift will be given to each participant.
Both Friday and Saturday’s events will be facilitated by the film’s creator, Dr. Karmen Smith, LCSW, DD, who wrote, produced, and directed the series. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Divinity, she is a Trauma Specialist and Ordained Minister. With over twenty years’ experience working in the field of Child Welfare at Clark County Department of Family Services in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Karmen facilitates the Coaching Visitation Program that works with families toward reunification after experiencing severe trauma. She was the assistant pastor for the University Church of Metaphysics for many years. Her book, The I AM Solution: Simple Practices to Transform FEAR back to LOVE describes her journey through traumatic experiences to a life of triumph.
Participants can attend either of the two events individually or enjoy both days.
Both events take place a the New Room in Sedona is located at 110 Indian Cliffs Rd. Tickets are $35 per person in advance for each event and $40 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/aas-labyrinth-tickets. For additional information or to book your tickets by phone, please call: (860) 705-9711
Arts Academy of Sedona is a not-for-profit educational and cultural community center committed to innovating and creating art in all forms, and to bringing our programs to local Sedona residents and visitors. Contact us at: The New Room in Sedona, AZ (110 Indian Cliffs Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336), 860-705-9711