Writing creatively for wellbeing course
Writing creatively for wellbeing course

About the course

For centuries writing has been used for its therapeutic benefits to our mental health. Discover different forms of writing including poetry, journalling and letter writing, and learn why writing daily can have a tremendously positive effect on your mental health.

Alternatives to writing such as doodling and word clouds are also explored as you try different forms of practical activities in class.

Learning objectives:

  • To explore different forms of creative writing.
  • To understand how writing can improve your wellbeing.

This course takes place over three hours in one session.

Booking a course

We teach our courses in a classroom or online. You can find the venues' locations on the venues page, including travel information and facilities.

Classes online are via the Zoom online platform. If you are still getting familiar with Zoom, visit our using Zoom page for resources, videos and Zoom guides

We have additional information for people who might need access to IT equipment; please visit our digital skills and inclusion page.

The college strives to provide students with positive experiences and is committed to making the college accessible to all. Please read our code of conduct to learn what we expect of our students when attending courses.

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Upcoming course dates

We are not running this course this term.

No upcoming dates?

Our courses are regularly updated and may not be available every term. If no dates are currently listed, the course may have just finished and may be offered again soon. Please check the Book a Course page for available courses this term, or revisit this page for updates on this specific course. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

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Further help and support

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