Write Your Mind Workshops
Writing for Wellbeing in a Group Setting
Workshops are held in a tranquil period home set in quiet gardens in Lyndhurst in the New Forest. You will be free to wander about the garden in warm weather and find a spot to do some of the set exercises, if you choose. Lunch and refreshments are provided, with home-made cakes, and included in your workshop fee. Materials are also provided. All you need bring are an open mind and a willingness to give it a go!
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Remember - no previous writing experience is necessary - you need not read anything you have written out loud, and whatever you write will be right for you.
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”
William Wordsworth
Future Workshops
Friday, 31st Jan, 2020
Write Away the Winter Blues Writing for reflection and well-being
Friday, 1st May, 2020
Workshop for those who have already attended one or two. Themes are: 'Transitions' and 'Versions of Self'. Join us at Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst. Writing workshops are from 10am - 4pm. Booking essential.
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Press & Articles...
What Workshop Participants have Said:
"It was a remarkable day...by far the greatest benefit was to my own self-care and development. Jo provided a calm stimulating enviroment in which people could participate to whatever depth they wished in a non-judgemental group. This is a workshop that I will attend again as part of my own self-care."
"How well you, Jo, held us all; how gentle and supportive your voice was and how you balanced your interventions with space for us all to just be - thankyou!"
"Wonderful day. Real abundance and generosity. Wonderful environment, safe and relaxed. Gently unfolding exercises to help release thinking and feeling."
"The day exceeded my expectations. I discovered ways into writing I had not anticipated which will be great for me to revisit and also good to use with clients".
"I felt I had space to stop and take some time for myself. The sharing really contributed to the learning!"
"Thanks for this Jo and for a really lovely day.... nourishing in every way".
"The nurturing nature of the workshop and trust and sharing amongst participants worked well".
Press and Articles
"Write Your Way to Wellbeing" - article published in Holistic Therapist Magazine.
"The Healing Power of Writing" - article published in Writers Online Magazine.
"Write Your Way to a Calmer, Happier You" - article published in In the Moment Magazine.
"Words from the Heart" - article published in Waitrose Weekend paper.
"If at first you don't succeed..." - article published in Breathe Magazine.
"Writing for Wellbeing": published in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's 'Private Practice' magazine.
"Write Your Way to the Best Ever You" - article published in Holistic Therapist Magazine.
"Clear your Mind of Clutter" - article published in In the Moment Magazine.
"Rise and Shine - What sourdough can teach us about taking time" - article published in Breathe Magazine, Feb 2018.
"Writing your Mind" - article published in Therapy Today Magazine, June 2018.
"A Simple Way to Worry Less" - article published in In the Moment Magazine, Jan 2019.
"Pick up your Pen and Write yourself Well" - feature published in 'Health Choices' section of Women's Weekly Magazine, Jan 2019.
The Workshops
Committing to dedicated time to write in a group makes it easier to leave outside stresses and concerns behind, and focus on personal expression and exploration of self.
About Me
With an Honours degree in English including Creative Writing, I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic counsellor, working within my private practice.
Enquire today
To book yourself a place at one of the writing workshops or to find out anything else you would like to know about the Write Your Mind workshops - please get in touch.