Healing Through Creative Writing is a very powerful tool for anyone who is:

·      Going through trauma,

·      Experiencing mental health issues,

·      Or struggling to come to terms with past actions. 

This twofold course focuses on using your creative skills as part of your healing journey.

At the end of the course, you will produce a magical piece of creative writing to do with whatever you wish.

Throughout the course, you will:

·      Be asked to journal about your feelings,

·      Keep a writer’s notebook,

·      Undertake a variety of exercises and tasks.

Tasks include breathing, automatic writing and writing prompts, based on self-healing.

This course is self led so please go through the course in your own way.

·      A journal or notebook,

·      Writers Notebook (separate from your journal),

·      Pen/Pencil,

·      Post-it notes,

·      An open mind,

·      Time to dedicate to yourself to do the exercises throughout this series, even if it's only 10 minutes per day.

The workbook to accompany this course is available via Amazon on the link below.

The workbook can be used alongside this course or on its own.

1.  Introduction and 1st Writing Prompt.

2.  Journaling.

3.  Automatic Writing.

4.  Use a Book, Magazine, or Newspaper for Inspiration.

5. Use Music for Inspiration

6. Your Happy Place Breathing Exercise.

7. Using Visual Prompts for Inspiration.

8.   A Love Letter to Yourself.

9.   Deep Healing Writing.

10.  Writers Notebook.

11. Character Building Based on Your Traits.

12. Location Settings

13. The Hook.

14. My Short Story/Poem

15. Thank you, and Next Steps

You will:

·      Learn a proven way to release the past and learn to love your life,

·      Build your confidence and self-esteem,

·      Have an increased awareness of yourself and others,

·      Learn a new skill,

·      Unleash your creativity,

·      Unearth your self-worth,

·      Learn new good habits,

·      Feel calmer,

·      Produce a short story or first chapter of a novel, a poem (or several poems.)

Current participants feel:

Inspired,

Supported,

Included.

Here are some comments from participants:

Very useful and cathartic

The workshop motivated me in other aspects of my life.

100% of attendees enjoyed the workshop

I for one have benefitted immensely from the course.

My name is Lisa M Billingham.

I am an author, inspirational speaker, and workshop facilitator. I'm also a wellbeing coach.

In 2020, I wrote my debut novel, Katie, A New Chapter, a self-help work of fiction based on my life experiences with poor mental health, domestic abuse, and major surgery. Katie proves her resilience and makes friends along the way (A bit like I did.) I am proud to say this book has helped to save a life. 

I found the writing process so cathartic and enjoyable that I continued pursuing my passion and published four further fiction books: 

Tom, The Next Chapter, Falling in Love at 40, Sedrick's Adventures in Hopeland and Charlie Gold.

I have also released the audio version of Katie, A New Chapter, narrated by me.

As an inspirational speaker, I openly share my story and speak on topics including but not limited to:

• Developing good mental wellness,
• Being your authentic self,
• Building your confidence.

My talks are interactive, so make sure you have a pen and a piece of paper.

And of course, I run this workshop face-to-face or via video link.

In my spare time, I love to walk, write and read.

Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy the course.