These 1-day workshops give participants the opportunity to explore the personal and professional qualities involved in the practice of Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes.

Participants will be invited to engage in creative writing exercises and also to respond to their experience in plenary sessions with peers and tutors.

Information will also be provided to contextualise the field of Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes and how it is developing within national arts and health directives.

Attending an introductory workshop day is recommended for students applying for the MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes at the Metanoia Institute; it is also open to writers and practitioners in the healthcare or caring professions who are curious about the field.

Find out more on the Metanoia Institute's website here.