Writing Workshop, 3rd May 2011

'For the Love of Writing'
bringing the writer out in you


a one day workshop run by the experienced author and coaching supervisor, Robin Shohet 
author of 
 'Passionate Supervision'; 'Passionate Medicine',
'Supervision in the Helping Professions' (co-authored)

Workshop information                                                                    May 3^rd, 10am - 4.30pm
Cost: £130 for the workshop day, including buffet lunch and refreshments
Venue: Shelley's Barn, Rudgwick near Horsham, West Sussex: http://www.musicmindspirit.org

 Robin writes: When I was asked to write my first book in 1983 I had done very little writing apart from school and university essays. It took me 19 drafts to get it remotely into shape. What I discovered is that in good, fresh writing we are vulnerable, willing to let go of control and yet paradoxically need to be very disciplined if it is to be read by others.  
 
On this day we will look at overcoming blocks to writing and do exercises that encourage free flow writing for the pleasure of it. Although the day will primarily be about creativity, we will finish by asking you to share what your current or future writing projects might be and invite you to commit to taking those forward. We will invite participants, if they so wish, to create a peer writing group to support and encourage each other in their projects after the workshop.
In the first instance the writing exercises will be geared towards writing without inhibition, which will prove of value for your future writing projects. For those already with some writing for which they would like feedback, there will be a follow up group (maximum 6) where we can do this.
Robin Shohet's first book 'Dream Sharing' was published in 1985. Unlike his therapeutic and supervision career which has proved extremely graceful, writing did not come naturally to him so he really enjoys bringing the writer out in others which he does as an editor and workshop leader.  As well as a career in psychotherapy, he has supervised for over thirty years and was co-founder of the Centre for Supervision and Team Development in 1979.  He divides his time between London and the spiritual community at Findhorn in the north of Scotland, where he was consultant to the management team for seven years.  
 
Workshop information:                                                                    
 A lovely, tranquil setting in the countryside to inspire your writing talents, with the possibility of working outside in the gardens(weather permitting!).

To book your place on this special workshop, please complete the booking form below. Spaces are limited to 10 so please book now to ensure your place. On booking, payment instructions will be emailed to you, with more detailed joining instructions and a map will be provided.

Looking forward to writing with you...

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