Gill Thackray is a performance psychologist and author. Her books have been translated into several languages and she has been interviewed by international broadcasters on her areas of expertise.
This interactive session will explore the benefits of writing for resilience and wellbeing, including:
• An overview of current research and how writing promotes mental wellbeing, providing physical, cognitive & emotional benefits.
• Easy and accessible writing practices that you can begin using on the day.
• Using writing as a mindful practice.
• How to create a fun, quick, flexible daily writing routine to build your resilience.
Talk description:
I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means.
– Joan Didion
Connect with your creativity and discover the transformative power of writing. We’ll explore how this accessible and simple tool can support resilience, wellbeing, mindfulness and personal growth. Gill will guide you through writing practices that you can take away and begin using to reduce stress, restore calm and build resilience.
"Pouring your thoughts onto a blank page can be the ultimate form of self care."