This class gives you the opportunity to experience the power of writing.

Writing can do so much more for us than just putting words on paper to convey a specific message. Writing also gives you the opportunity to heal. It gives you the opportunity to gain clarity. Writing can help to break destructive thought patterns, and to 'work through stuff'.

Writing can help you to look into the future filled with anticipation.

Why writing?

Writing is more than a way to communicate with each other. It is also a way to express ourselves. When we write, we show a glimpse of who we are to the outside world. And because writing is so personal, it can also help us to work through personal challenges.

Writing is a way to slow down an endless stream of thoughts. By focusing on the words on paper, we automatically slow down and focus our attention. This slowing down increases our inner clarity, widens our perspective, and decreases our mental load. It is a way to put words to emotions and actions that can only happen through slowing down and writing.

Why free-writing?

Free-writing is a way of writing that is both structured and full of surprises. While you are writing with a purpose, it will also enable you to break through writer's block. You will gain a wider sense of self through free-writing.

Free-writing is personal and confidential. Whatever you write, you write for yourself. No one will read it and there is no pressure to 'get it right'. Once you have stopped writing, you can decide what happens next: re-reading and editing or disposal and even burning.

The sole purpose of free-writing is to gain clarity on a specific issue, question, or trigger.

Class structure

The class begins with an introduction to free-writing.

And then it's up to you. I will ask you to complete three writing exercises. Please have a pen and paper ready to experience the power of writing yourself. I will check in with you after each exercise and provide additional information about the different prompts. However, first and foremost, I want to provide the space for you to experience the advantages of writing for yourself.

Don't overthink the exercises in advance as this will compromise your ability to experience them.

After the class, you will have the tools to incorporate writing into your daily life.

A word of caution

During the writing exercises, personal issues might arise that need further investigation. For that reason, I highly recommend writing in a quiet space without distractions. Please also leave time after the workshop to reflect on what you have written.

Jada Stewart

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