Writing for Wellbeing

Also called therapeutic and reflective writing, this is a resource that will surprise and empower you. It’s something a bit different that you might not have previously considered.

How will it help me?

• By focusing your mind
• Shifting your perspective
• Opening you up to new ideas
• Releasing difficult emotions
• Providing insight
• It’s actually fun too!

You’ll be pleased to know that unlike creative writing, there aren’t many rules.

• You don’t have to be a writer, or be any good at writing in general. Grammar, spelling and punctuation don’t matter here
• You can write in whatever language comes naturally to you
• There’s no requirement to share your words. It can remain between you and the page. You’ll be encouraged to talk about the exercise in a reflective way. It’s about the process not the content
• There’s an emphasis on cathartic expression and positivity
• There’s no wrong way to do the exercises, if you don't understand or like them - you can write about that.

What generally happens in a session?

There are a series of prompts and exercises you are invited to engage with and time to respond to them. Ground rules will be provided and some guidance, but there's also a lot of freedom.

Fancy giving it a try?

I offer writing sessions on a 1:1 basis or monthly for a group.

The current group sessions are:

Writing for Stress Relief - Wednesday 11th May 2.30 - 4.30pm

Held at Cox Green Community Centre in Maidenhead.

Online:

Beginners' Writing for Wellbeing - Wednesday 18th May 7-8.30pm

Contact me for more details. Booking is required in advance to secure your place.

Your investment (in you)

1:1 ranging from £25 (30 minutes) to £50 (1 hour)

Groups (fees per person) £20 (2 hours in person) £15 (1.5 hours online)

For more information about Lapidus, the International Writing for Wellbeing Community (which I'm a member of) https://lapidus.org.uk/