An in-person therapeutic writing session for women.

Therapeutic writing workshop for women (taster/soft launch)

Join us in person for a relaxed and inspiring writing workshop designed just for women. This session is a perfect chance to gently explore the power of therapeutic writing in a supportive and nurturing environment. It is an invitation to gently explore parts of your inner world, which holds the potential of enhancing your wellbeing.

Whether you're new to writing or just curious, come along and discover how putting pen to paper may boost your wellbeing and creativity. Please bring your thoughts, an open heart, pen and paper.

The session is trauma-informed and draws on fairy tales, including Scandinavian folklore and Jungian symbolism. It is suitable for women who wish to enhance self-compassion and self-awareness, through writing and playfulness.

What to expect

The emphasis of the group is on meeting others and yourself through gentle, playful curiosity, rather than judgement. As such, you can expect:

Short and gentle written activities and reflections, including creative prompts.

Opportunities to connect with other members of the group, if you so wish.

Invitations to share your writing and the invitation to pass without pressure.

A short break for some Swedish style fika (cake and a hot or cold drink). (One must never go too long without fika!)

Important - please read before booking

I aim to create a safe and supportive group and there will be a working agreement in place for all participants.

Writing may bring up emotive topics, so, in order to keep yourself safe, you are invited to stick to mild to moderate stories.

It is also important that, if you choose to share your writing, you only share what you feel comfortable sharing.

Health and safety

Please enter at the rear of the building. Please take care as the ginnel and yard are uneven. The ground underfoot in the yard can also be slippy and there’s a drain in the middle of the yard.

Accessibility

The venue is accessible by wheelchair.

If you have any additional requirements or questions, then please get in touch: whiteinksaltaire@protonmail.com

Parking

There may be some free parking available along Victoria Road. The nearest paid for car parks are on Caroline Street and Exhibition Road.

What to bring

Please bring a pen and a notebook to write in. If helpful, perhaps also a small object, which you find soothing, such as a fidget.​

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