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We are hosting a creative writing project that will bring together student nurses, university lecturers and people living with dementia. We have several recruitment events occurring. There is a twitter post seeking interested parties - follow @NurseTutor_Sara on Twitter.

The National and International Perspectives of Dementia https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/national-and-international-perspectives-of-dementia

Recruiting for people to join us.

We use the term creative writing but it is essentially creative journaling. The true content will be what ever you want to add to your journal, you might write with ink, you might create a blog, you might draw or doodle or you might take photos, you might add multi-media pressed flowers, tickets things you can add anything you want that create ideas and nurtures creativity.

The concept is that we will gather a group of people who would like to be more creative, and learn to make creative journaling a habit. I have researched and explored things that can help build self-awareness – the literature suggests that journaling and coaching can help an individual to build self-awareness this stimulates a trajectory where communication improves and the ability to engage with study skills. My dissertation on factors that impact on academic ability provides a more long winded narrative if you need help sleeping.

Can anyone join?

For this pilot it will be focussing on students nurses, university staff and people living with dementia. But if we garner enough interest we would like to offer a virtual support group and work with your on your journaling adventure.

How much does it cost?

The Pilot is Free, and the following virtual group will be free to anyone to join.

What do I need to do?

⌨️ Be able to hold a pencil or pen or type onto a keyboard or pad.

✒️ Be willing to keep a journaling habit for 66 days to test the theory on whether this will create a habit for you.

💬 Answer a couple of questions before we start the project and complete an evaluation form at the end.

Julia Cameron has provided a section for using her book for groups to gather and share their work. I will be running a Artists Way group if anyone would like to join me its a twelve week course and you can sign up here.

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Hi my name is Sara I am a university lecturer with a passion for coaching and supporting others to be their best possible selves.

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