Life Writing is the practice of writing for oneself as a way of healing, growing, exploring and solving problems.

Life writing refers to the practice of writing for oneself, not specifically with the view for publication (though this is a possibility) but as a way of healing, growing, discovering, exploring, awakening creativity and solving problems.

Research has shown that writing has a positive effect on our health and wellbeing. Increasingly writing is being used in various settings such as hospitals, cancer care centres, rehabilitation clinics and in psychotherapy practice as a therapeutic tool. While the workshop will explore the therapeutic value of writing, it will also look at other aspects of writing such as claiming one's own voice, telling one's story, discovering one's strength and joyfulness.

Who is this Course for?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in writing and would like to use writing as both an outlet and a tool for self-discovery. No previous experience required.

What are the benefits of doing this course?

Writing is a healing tool which can be used for the purpose of a greater understanding of the story of one’s life. Writing is a rich and powerful way to access our inner world. When we link events with feelings in the past and the now through writing, it allows us to get perspective and gain insight. Writing can also be a great stress relief tool.

What will you learn?

This course introduces participants to the practice and theory of life writing. It encompasses the keeping of journals, diaries, memoirs, biography, stories, letter writing, travel writing and fiction based on personal experience.