The scent of a flower, the rushing flow of a waterfall, some unexpected words, the quiet of a shrine, the touch of wood: these are a few of the things that inspire me to think, …
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Workshop: writing from the senses
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How taking part in collective action could help you with your feelings
Last Friday millions of people worldwide: children, workers, volunteers, parents and friends of the planet of all varieties took part in the climate strikes. I attended a local one here in Bristol, marching with many …
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Exploring freedom through writing at the Flamingo Centre
There are a couple of places left on my writing for wellbeing workshops at The Flamingo Centre, if you’re interested in a place please contact me or have a look on my Facebook page. This …
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Powerlessness
Today I wanted to share a poem that really speaks to me about the feelings my clients often bring of powerlessness, lack of control, anger and loss. Things happen in our lives that we are …
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Breathing when you’re grieving
Grieving after a big loss is hard work both physically and mentally. You feel it emotionally and you feel it in your body too. Sometimes it can feel like you are physically sick. It takes …
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Change of workshop starting date – 28 September
My writing workshops are now going to start on the 28th of September. This is to enable the lovely Flamingo Centre to have its open day on the 21st. At the Open Day, they’ll be …
Rachel Hawkins-Crockford 