
Example of themes from previous small group workshops, 'Writing for Wellbeing for those in the Caring Professions' run 2021-2023
For those working in a therapeutic and caring capacity for a living, or are training to do so, being able to reflect on your experiences, is an integral part of being a caring professional, and can
contribute to our sense of wellbeing.
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From 2021-2023, I designed and facilitated two-hour monthly Saturday online workshops designed for small groups, maximum six participants from Caring professions, including healthcare and social care, with the aim of introducing participants to new techniques that could be incorporated into their professional as well as personal lives, alongside the more formal professional logs and portfolios used at work. Creative 'prompts' and techniques, included poetry,fiction, memoir, and multimedia clips, to offer a more liberating,creative means of reflection, self-expression and creative enquiry.​
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Previous themes have included:
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Compassion begins at home (four participants) Participants' feedback:
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"Thank you for a very fruitful morning; the size of the group made the session very focussed and personal for me. I felt very safe and affirmed in writing practice as a process. I will certainly look at future workshops and the conference upcoming. Thank you Roshni"
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"The workshop exceeded my expectations"​
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"I look forward to joining the next one (workshop)!"​
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Finding your voice, being heard (four participants) Participants' Feedback
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"I loved the session, it was brilliant! I wish it was longer so we could share more, and explore more each other's perceptions during the exercices (sic). It was a great first time!"
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"Great content and ideas. Very inclusive and supportive. Good experience"​
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Exploring identity (three participants) Participants' feedback:
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"Would highly recommended
Roshni's workshops for anyone that enjoys or would like to try creative writing as a way of looking after themselves, exploring their feelings and thoughts etc. I could have not loved the identity workshop more. Felt inspired and connected."​
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"It was pleasure meeting Roshni and I really felt energised. Really felt motivated and inspired listening to her and others. Thank you and keep up the good work"
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Celebrating our differences (five participants) Participants' feedback:
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"Provided a great opportunity to engage in a creative process in a supportive environment. I generally struggle to share anything I've written/drawn etc. but felt totally safe to do so in the group. It was liberating and life-affirming! A spark has been lit and I may well share what came through in the session - what a wonderful, joyful surprise. Thank you Roshni!"
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Please contact me if you would like to there are themes not yet offered that you would like to suggest/ explore, for future workshops or for your own team-always happy to chat!
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