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Changing your perspectives for a better life

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Past Workshops / Collaborations

Poetry Therapy at Stillpoint Spaces Berlin - Jul 2022

Celebrating Black History using Poetry and Therapeutic Writing - Oct 2021

The Healing Word - Poetry in Practice Conference - Canterbury Jun 2022

During this experiential interactive workshop, we will use poetry and self-reflective writing for introspection, growth, and healing.

Carefully selected poems will be our springboard for facilitated discussion and writing. 

The Healing Word - Poetry in Practice Conference - Canterbury Jun 2022

Celebrating Black History using Poetry and Therapeutic Writing - Oct 2021

The Healing Word - Poetry in Practice Conference - Canterbury Jun 2022

Poetry and Resilience  


We’ll celebrate the joy and power of poetry as well as acknowledge the sorrows of the world. 

This event will be interactive, with opportunities to reflect throughout the day. 

We will use poetry and writing as a tool to explore resilience and spark insights.

Celebrating Black History using Poetry and Therapeutic Writing - Oct 2021

Celebrating Black History using Poetry and Therapeutic Writing - Oct 2021

Celebrating Black History using Poetry and Therapeutic Writing - Oct 2021

 Whilst it is essential we embrace the contributions of black people all year. We celebrated Black History Month 2021, by facilitating a therapeutic writing workshop focusing on self-care and resilience, working with poems written by  African Caribbean poets.  


Educating Creatively Conference - Sep 2021

Racism Past And Present with Still Point Spaces and The National Archive - Feb, Mar, & Oct 2020

Celebrating Black History using Poetry and Therapeutic Writing - Oct 2021

  Ways to Wellbeing Through Therapeutic Writing Practical Workshop.

Writing can be a powerful tool for enhancing and maintaining wellbeing. In this experiential workshop, we will use poetry and self-reflective writing for your own self-care and personal development. 


The British Museum - Archival Research and Therapeutic Practice - May 2021

Racism Past And Present with Still Point Spaces and The National Archive - Feb, Mar, & Oct 2020

Racism Past And Present with Still Point Spaces and The National Archive - Feb, Mar, & Oct 2020

Working with The National Archives and Stillpoint Spaces, at Knowledge Share Spring Event Series 2021. Using therapeutic practice to support the emotionally intense work of addressing histories that relate to racism, colonialism and empire. We worked with a letter written by a Jamaican Seaman in 1919 to David Lloyd George the Prime Minister of the day.

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Racism Past And Present with Still Point Spaces and The National Archive - Feb, Mar, & Oct 2020

Racism Past And Present with Still Point Spaces and The National Archive - Feb, Mar, & Oct 2020

Racism Past And Present with Still Point Spaces and The National Archive - Feb, Mar, & Oct 2020

A series of three exploratory workshops, where we will explore items from the archives, presented by specialist archive staff. Later  we will use creative and expressive writing  to explore our responses and feelings. 

Shethepeople - Beyond The Obvious - India - Aug 2020

Every Poem Breaks A Silence with Victoria Field - Jul 2020 & Oct 2021

Every Poem Breaks A Silence with Victoria Field - Jul 2020 & Oct 2021

four photos of women invited to a panel discussion. at a poetry festival in India

A Panel discussion on poetry and mental health with amazing poets, Dikshi Bijlani and Sabrina Benaim. 

Followed by an online taster poetry therapy workshop. I used a poem from The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes as a springboard for writing and discussions. Langston Hughes, was an African American poet, social activist, and central figure in the Harlem Renaissance.

Every Poem Breaks A Silence with Victoria Field - Jul 2020 & Oct 2021

Every Poem Breaks A Silence with Victoria Field - Jul 2020 & Oct 2021

Every Poem Breaks A Silence with Victoria Field - Jul 2020 & Oct 2021

A series of 3 online workshops using expressive writing and biblio-poetry therapy techniques to explore racism and identity.  After the killing of George Floyd, myself and Victoria Field were moved to start a more open conversation about racism in all its forms.



Lapidus Summer Solstice Writing Festival - Jun 2020

Every Poem Breaks A Silence with Victoria Field - Jul 2020 & Oct 2021

Writing Coffee and Conversation Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

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 Writing Down Your Priorities  

Are you yearning to spend time in nature again? Are you contemplating what you could do with your life when lockdown is over? 

This pandemic may have forced you to slow down and reassess your situation. 

We will use poetry and writing to explore your priorities. 

Writing Coffee and Conversation Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

Tate Britain - Using Paintings as Prompts - London Aug 2019

Writing Coffee and Conversation Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

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"There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.” Aldous Huxley

We tap into our creativity and discover more about ourselves through poetry, self-reflective writing and conversation.

The emphasis of this group is on self-discovery and self-improvement.

Tate Britain - Using Paintings as Prompts - London Aug 2019

Tate Britain - Using Paintings as Prompts - London Aug 2019

Tate Britain - Using Paintings as Prompts - London Aug 2019

We worked with selected paintings from 1500-1700's room at Tate Britain in London.  


We then focused on Colonel Mordaunt’s Cock Match 1784-6 and  used this brilliant piece of art to inspire our conversations. This painting evoked a range of emotions that inspired our self-reflective and expressive writing.

More Workshops

Working With The Inner Critic - Oct 2019

Understanding The Mother-Daughter Relationship - May 2019

Working With The Inner Critic - Oct 2019

“The inner critic isn’t an enemy” – Yong Kang Chan

Sometimes we can take the view that the inner critic - the critical voice inside your head that judges, shames and makes you feel inadequate – is an enemy to be ignored or to wage war against. However, this is not always the case: it is possible to work harmoniously with your inner critic and attain great results.

Writing For Resilience - Jun 2019

Understanding The Mother-Daughter Relationship - May 2019

Working With The Inner Critic - Oct 2019

 “No matter how much falls on us, we keep plowing ahead. That's the only way to keep the roads clear.” Greg Kincaid

Resilience is essentially about how we bounce back from stressful situations without experiencing long term adverse effects.

Understanding The Mother-Daughter Relationship - May 2019

Understanding The Mother-Daughter Relationship - May 2019

Understanding The Mother-Daughter Relationship - May 2019

 "The mother-daughter relationship is an essential, powerful force in every woman’s life. When a woman understands more about her relationship with her mother and her daughter(s), she has the opportunity to develop a stronger sense of herself as an individual and a woman." – Geri Giebel Chavis.


Who Am I? - Mar 2019

Writing Away Your Worries - Apr 2018

Understanding The Mother-Daughter Relationship - May 2019

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 “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Aristotle

Have you ever asked yourself the question ‘Who am I’ and answered it truthfully? Taking time out to define yourself can be challenging, particularly after overcoming adversity or experiencing major change.

Writing Away Your Worries - Apr 2018

Writing Away Your Worries - Apr 2018

Writing Away Your Worries - Apr 2018

“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” Leo F. Buscaglia

Worrying is a destructive habit that can drain all your energy and take the fun out of your day. If not kept in check, worrying can lead to stress, anxiety and physical illness.

Overcoming Adversity - Nov 2017

Writing Away Your Worries - Apr 2018

Writing Away Your Worries - Apr 2018

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“There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” Malcolm X 

All around us, we hear stories of natural disasters, wars, and misfortunes of all types. Within your own life and circle of family and friends there is unavoidable loss and disappointment. At times we can feel we have a huge mountain to climb.

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