Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes
It reflects the present moment, changes the past, and creates the future
Why Write?
Personally, I write. And I know that I feel better when I write.
My aim is to write about the different areas of my life, work, studies, relationships and so on and use different ways of expressing myself – journaling, mind maps, poetry and flow writing for example.
I have a Diploma in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes from the University of Bristol.
I run workshops and have worked with individuals, couples and groups. In addition to an enhanced our sense of wellbeing, creative writing can help people experiencing low self confidence or emotional difficulties enormously. Writing is perceived as a solitary activity, but in a group there can be a very supportive framework for sharing and belonging.
The Benefits of Creative Writing
Gives form to chaos
The benefits of creative writing are that it can help people explore a range of issues in different ways – creatively, imaginatively, playfully. Writing can also raise self awareness and self knowledge leading to greater confidence.
Participants can also develop a greater understanding of their strengths. Writing in a group can be very powerful as it leads to a sharing which can create strong bonds, a team spirit, ethos, purpose and focus.
I believe that writing can be a great help to anyone feeling the stresses and pressures of life today, and can be an oasis in our busy lives.
If you are interested and would like to find out more, and about the costs, please contact me.
Creative Writing Feedback
“Being led by someone who has experience in this painful field instantly made a trusting connection possible”