Therapeutic writing for resilience

Course

In London

£ 59 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Have you ever wondered why some people bounce back easily from adversity, misfortune, trauma or difficult life situations? We know that no two people faced with the same set of circumstances will respond in the same way but what makes one person bounce back and the other simply fall apart?
Resilience is about how we bounce back from stressful situations without experiencing long term adverse effects.
This practical and experiential course will provide you with skills and strategies to build your resilience reservoir through poetry and therapeutic writing. It is for both personal and professional development and will benefit those who enjoy writing or journaling.
You can expect to, experience various reflective and expressive writing exercises, using prompts such as: words, poems, post cards, positive affirmations, stories, unsent letters, acrostics and metaphor focussed on building your confidence and resilience.
No previous experience of poetry or expressive writing is required.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

• Name the benefits of writing for wellbeing
• Identify two ways of how poetry therapy increases self-awareness and self esteem
• Explain the difference between creative writing and therapeutic writing
• List three different poetry therapy / therapeutic writing techniques which enhance resilience.

All art materials and poems are provided, but please bring your own notebook. We suggest:
A new notebook – one that you can use just for this class.
A pen or pencil which enables you to write quickly and freely.

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Subjects

  • Poetry
  • Writing

Course programme

Some of the topics we cover are:
• How resilient are you?
• Learning from your past
• Managing strong feelings and impulses
• Pump up your positivity
• Skills in communicating and problem solving.

Teaching methods will include tutor presentations; audio-visual aids; class discussion; small group work; creative, reflective and expressive writing exercises and some guided imagery and a range of creative exercises facilitated by the tutor.

Additional information

Within our Personal Development programme you may also be interested in: Journal writing for self-discovery which runs in May: course code PG612. Using art in therapy course code PC419 Working therapeutically with masks course code PT569 Introduction to therapeutic writing PT576. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Therapeutic writing for resilience

£ 59 VAT inc.