Writing Workshops – Write Your Mind

Write Your Mind Workshops

Writing for Wellbeing in a Group Setting

Committing to dedicated time to write in a group makes it easier to leave outside stresses and concerns behind, and just focus on personal expression and exploration of self. It’s a little time to achieve some clarity and calm, facilitated by the fact that everyone there is doing the same thing, too.

You will be led through each writing activity in a non-judgemental atmosphere, and technique is unimportant - whatever you do is right for you. Sometimes all we need is a little guidance to help us use that creativity that exists inside us all to open up our potential. No previous experience is needed - anyone can do it. Remember - you never have to read out anything you have written, so you can write whatever you want! Should you choose to read any of what you've written out-loud, this sharing, and being heard by others in a respectful and reflective atmosphere can be very powerful - the observations of others can enable us to see things from different perspectives, to feel validated, or perhaps to find a new take on our fears, anxieties or beliefs.

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.

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”

William Wordsworth

Materials are also provided. All you need bring are an open mind and a willingness to give it a go!

Future Workshops

Thursday, 1st February 2018

Friday, 4th May 2018

Join us at Pikes Hill, Lyndhurst. Writing workshops are from 10am - 4pm. Booking essential.

What Workshop Participants have Said:

"I felt I had space to stop and take some time for myself. The sharing really contributed to the learning!"

"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".

"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".

"Thankyou very much Jo - just what I wanted and needed today in your beautiful home - I appreciate you sharing it with us."

Press and Articles

"Write Your Way to Wellbeing" - an article I have written that was published in Holistic Therapist Magazine.

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"The Healing Power of Writing" - an article I have written that was published in Writiers Online Magazine.

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Writing Workshops

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.

Jo Bisseker Barr

About Me

With an Honours degree in English including Creative Writing, I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic counsellor, working within my private practice.

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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.