First of all, I check on the bird tables in the garden to see if there is enough food for the birds. This morning before going out I look from the window as I grab a pair of binoculars for a better view of the most gorgeous woodpecker with his very red head and stark… Continue reading My Morning Walk: memories and observations on an autumn day (November 2024)
Tag: writing
Memories
Writing for Wellbeing groups can bring to mind so many memories. It is like looking at a living image in one’s mind and body. I went to a monthly peer group recently. They are always inspirational and can trigger varying responses depending on the facilitator and the theme. It’s never possible to know ahead of… Continue reading Memories
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
Therapy or not?
As I develop the idea for an academic paper on Writing for Wellbeing, I am going to share a little about what brought me to want to write this paper. I was at a meeting with the Lapidus Living Research Community when the question was posed as to why writing therapy doesn’t get as much… Continue reading Therapy or not?
Demystifying Writing for Wellbeing events/workshops
I can’t write! I’ve never done any writing! I wouldn’t know what to write! Definitely not for me, I’m hopeless with words! These are some of the statements I have heard from people who would like to write. You can write! Do you write lists, messages to friends, on social media? We listen, we feel,… Continue reading Demystifying Writing for Wellbeing events/workshops
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’
Longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Competition
I’m delighted to announce that my debut novel Is This It? has been longlisted in the 2024 Mslexia Novel Competition. Mslexia is a bestselling magazine in the UK for women who write, supporting writers at all stages of their journey from pre-publication to the finished work. I am an active subscriber and would encourage any… Continue reading Longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Competition
Exploring cinquain poetry
It’s wonderful how, throughout my writing career, I am learning new ideas and tips and gaining knowledge of exciting, inspirational ways to nurture my creativity. Recently, I found out about cinquain poetry. It is similar to haiku and tanka, but it has five lines. It can be written about anything you like, with an emphasis… Continue reading Exploring cinquain poetry
The experience of Writing for Wellbeing workshops
The experience of Writing for Wellbeing workshops offers the opportunity to explore emotions and feelings you want to understand, therefore gaining insight and a deeper understanding. Writing for Wellbeing workshops usually have a theme to work with creatively. In my workshops we start with a breathing exercise or a short movement exercise, for example chi… Continue reading The experience of Writing for Wellbeing workshops
My Writing Journey
I can trace the origins of my writing journey back to childhood. When I was a child, like many other children I kept a diary but after a while I became a little bored with that and moved on to writing stories. I loved to dream myself into writing different characters and their adventures. I… Continue reading My Writing Journey