Survivors Writing Workshops – Booking is for all 4 sessions

W e’re running a 4-session series of creative writing workshops for survivors of sexual trauma and domestic abuse.

D ates: 6th February, 20th February, 5th March and 19th March

T ime: 6.30 – 8.30pm

L ocation: St Gluvias Hall, Penryn

Learn new tools and practices for writing in a trauma informed, safe space for people of all ages, sexualities and genders. The workshops are also held in an accessible venue.

The sessions are consecutive, so the course works best if you come along to all 4.

Sessions are also free, but we are not funded so please donate to us if you can: https://gofund.me/68e8bbf1

Suggested donation is £20 for all 4 sessions but we want everyone to be able to access the course, so if you can’t pay, don’t! Solidairty matters in community spaces, too, so if you can pay more you’ll be helping someone else access the course.

T he workshops are trauma informed and designed to give survivors the tools to take away and write – but there’s no obligation to write specifically about your trauma. It’s a safe space, held by fellow survivors, where the impact of trauma is understood and given room.

T he facilitator has a level 3 counselling diploma and an MA in creative writing, is safeguarding trained and is an experienced facilitator. We can hold space for you safely.

W e’ll explore methods such as journalling and free-writing, using prompts and more over the course of three sessions.

No writing experience is necessary, as this workshop is focused on providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment for everyone. Share your thoughts, explore your creativity, and connect with others who have similar experiences. Bring a pen and a notebook along with you! These can be provided if you don’t have one.

A testimonial from an attendee: ” I was grateful that I attended the workshops as they helped me re-engage with coping mechanisms and look at the trauma afresh. Not to lay the trauma to rest exactly, but the workshops helped me refocus through writing on the positives. Abbie provided a safe space and environment for us to be open and be in the knowledge that everyone in the room had experienced trauma and could emphasise with each other. ”

”I have no words to thank you for the space you have created, it has been valuable to an immeasurable extent. The workshops have allowed me to address some well-buried trauma and gave me the strength to continue accepting and healing myself. Thank you so much. ”