- Event Date: 20/11/2026
Let This Poem Be A Hand Upon My Shoulder – Poetry Therapy Workshop with Charmaine Pollard
Event Details
- 13:00
- Online via Zoom
- From £25
Event Description
Join Charmaine Pollard for an inspiring and experiential online workshop designed to uplift your spirit through the power of poetry and expressive writing. This unique session invites you to experience poetry as a gentle, supportive hand upon your shoulder, offering insight, tools for resilience and connection.
Whether you are seeking emotional healing or simply wish to explore the therapeutic qualities of poetry, journalling and verse, this workshop provides a nurturing space to engage with poetry and self- reflective writing in a meaningful way.
The title of the workshop was inspired by a poem written by Deborah Cooper.
Who is this workshop for?
The workshop is for those who enjoy creativity, journalling, writing for personal or professional development.
There is no need to worry about spelling, grammar or style. Any previous knowledge of poetry, journalling or expressive writing is not required; you simply need to be willing to share, reflect and experiment with words in a supportive environment.
Embrace the healing touch of words and discover how poetry and writing, can be a source of strength and comfort in your life.
Charmaine Pollard is an experienced poetry therapist, accredited by the International Federation for Biblio Poetry Therapy (USA), a counsellor and a coach with a passion for leading therapeutic writing workshops to promote health and wellbeing.
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