I chose the theme “Interconnected – Human and Non-Human” for a recent workshop at Scampston Hall, a peer group, and a session with two people which was very successful. Most said it was the best workshop they have taken part in. For me it was so inspiring to hear of the way in which nature… Continue reading A truly inspirational session
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Guest poem
The poem below was shared by one participant in my workshop on the theme of “Procrastination – Now or Never”. She shares it here with her full permission. Sunlight creeps along a shining floor.Sunlight radiates through glassand rainbows dance upon the wall.Your presence is felt and upliftsmy downward day.Yellow light fills the room and accentuatescurious… Continue reading Guest poem
A November workshop: Procrastination – Now or Never?
Last week I held a workshop with the theme of “Procrastination – Now or Never?”. It was absolutely wonderful to hear my group sharing their stories, ideas and insights surrounding this theme. I can’t share any content here of course as we have made a commitment in which we all know that what is shared… Continue reading A November workshop: Procrastination – Now or Never?
August Reflections
I am sitting in the garden, the sun is warming me through, a gentle breeze is blowing; more weather in the mid-twenties to thirties is forecast. We have a hosepipe ban. Despite this, there is a leak in the village and although the authorities have been notified, water is causing a flowing cascade in the… Continue reading August Reflections
Our roots are our hope
Ruth has been participating in my monthly Writing for Wellbeing workshops since we started over a year ago. She was new to creative writing. Since then, writing has become a regular practice for her. Below is a recent poem that she wrote independently from the workshops. She shared it with permission to reach a wider… Continue reading Our roots are our hope
A guest poem
At the beginning of each Writing for Wellbeing session that I facilitate, I read out what I call the ‘C’ words. These are my own words. I was touched that one of my participants in the group, after listening to a poem and being given prompts, decided to write a poem including the ‘C’ words.… Continue reading A guest poem
My recent visitor offering words of wisdom
Amazing who comes to visit when you’re least expecting them,and not only that wonder, they bring a message for you to unravel, make sense of and understand what is being said.I had just laid down my pen, sitting at my deskwith the endless words flowing, I felt relieved but tired.It had been one of those… Continue reading My recent visitor offering words of wisdom
Thoughts on the poem ‘To be of use’
Recently, I attended a poetry therapy peer group where my mentor facilitated a writing exercise, first of all suggesting that with the word ‘inspiration’, we write a piece with each line beginning with the first letter of the word. This style is known as an acrostic – often in the form of a poem. Inspiration… Continue reading Thoughts on the poem ‘To be of use’