Writing for Wellbeing
Writing for Wellbeing
Writing for Wellbeing is a space for all students - no previous writing experience required - to take a moment away from university life and enjoy using a variety of writing-related techniques to help with our emotional and mental health.
We're really keen to hear from students about what this group might look like in future, whether that's running online sessions outside of term-time, or inviting special guests with expertise in certain areas. So please get in touch, drop by, and let us know your thoughts.
For now, we're working in a regular space in Queens Building, Streatham, every Tuesday, with refreshments on hand. And in this space we're guiding students who might be interested in:
Reflective Writing
Keeping a diary or a journal gives us a way of assessing our beliefs and actions, helping us reflect on previous experiences and also look forward to learning from them.
Creative Writing
Poetry, fiction and illustration are all great ways for our imagination to work on our experiences, and explore thoughts, ideas and feelings. They can provide us with a new way of thinknig about ourselves, or of communicating with others.
Writing for Self-Awareness
Why not take time to write down and think through a recent experience, and reflect on it? You might know what and how you want to write, or you may benefit from the suggestion of a prompt, like "What drew your attention on your walk to the group today?", or "How does your room currently reflect the moment you are experiencing?"
We create a weekly space for students to work on personal writing, of any kind
If you want to explore more about journalling, creative writing, etc. we are sharing some interesting links and related resources here.
Our group is running in person, every Tuesday in Term 3, between 12 noon and 2pm. Sessions are held in Queen's Building.
Sessions are designed for all registered students, including those for whom English is not a first language. They are overseen by Wellbeing Services staff, and occasional guest presenters.
More frequently asked questions and details on how our group works.
Have questions, suggestions or just want to register your interest? Contact us at accessability@exeter.ac.uk.
TERM 3: Upcoming Sessions
| Name of Activity | Detail | Date | Time | Location | Booking Information |
| Writing for Wellbeing |
Weekly sessions, free to join at any point and for as long as you like. We look at how different personal writing exercises - diaries, journals, creative writing of all kinds - can help with our mental health. We want to hear from all students about how we can develop these sessions - what exercises, visiting experts, etc. do you think would benenfit you and your peers? Let us know and find out more on our webpage. |
Tuesday 30 April | 12.00 - 14.00 | LT1, Queens Building, Streatham | No need to book; you can also contact accessablity@exeter.ac.uk for more information |
| Writing for Wellbeing |
Weekly sessions, free to join at any point and for as long as you like. We look at how different personal writing exercises - diaries, journals, creative writing of all kinds - can help with our mental health. Exams and revision can be stressful - taking time out from lecture notes and to-do lists to do some personal writing can be a vital refresh. We want to hear from all students about how we can develop these sessions - what exercises, visiting experts, etc. do you think would benenfit you and your peers? Let us know and find out more on our webpage. |
Tuesday 07 May | 12.00 - 14.00 | Room D, Queens Building, Streatham | No need to book; you can also contact accessablity@exeter.ac.uk for more information |
| Writing for Wellbeing |
Weekly sessions, free to join at any point and for as long as you like. We look at how different personal writing exercises - diaries, journals, creative writing of all kinds - can help with our mental health. Whether you're interested in writing to express yourself or for reflection, we offer you the space and time to do that. We want to hear from all students about how we can develop these sessions - what exercises, visiting experts, etc. do you think would benenfit you and your peers? Let us know and find out more on our webpage. |
Tuesday 14 May | 12.00 - 14.00 | Room D, Queens Building, Streatham | No need to book; you can also contact accessablity@exeter.ac.uk for more information |
| Writing for Wellbeing |
Weekly sessions, free to join at any point and for as long as you like. We look at how different personal writing exercises - diaries, journals, creative writing of all kinds - can help with our mental health. We want to hear from all students about how we can develop these sessions - what exercises, visiting experts, etc. do you think would benenfit you and your peers? Let us know and find out more on our webpage. |
Tuesday 21 May | 12.00 - 14.00 | Room D, Queens Building, Streatham | No need to book; you can also contact accessablity@exeter.ac.uk for more information |
| Writing for Wellbeing |
Weekly sessions, free to join at any point and for as long as you like. We look at how different personal writing exercises - diaries, journals, creative writing of all kinds - can help with our mental health. We want to hear from all students about how we can develop these sessions - what exercises, visiting experts, etc. do you think would benenfit you and your peers? Let us know and find out more on our webpage. |
Tuesday 28 May | 12.00 - 14.00 | Room D, Queens Building, Streatham | No need to book; you can also contact accessablity@exeter.ac.uk for more information |
| Writing for Wellbeing |
Weekly sessions, free to join at any point and for as long as you like. We look at how different personal writing exercises - diaries, journals, creative writing of all kinds - can help with our mental health. We want to hear from all students about how we can develop these sessions - what exercises, visiting experts, etc. do you think would benenfit you and your peers? Let us know and find out more on our webpage. |
Tuesday 04 Jun | 12.00 - 14.00 | LT4.1 Queens Building, Streatham | No need to book; you can also contact accessablity@exeter.ac.uk for more information |
| Writing for Wellbeing |
Weekly sessions, free to join at any point and for as long as you like. We look at how different personal writing exercises - diaries, journals, creative writing of all kinds - can help with our mental health. Journalling or keeping a diary doesn't just have to be about things in the past - if you've attended any of this term's sessions, or are just curious about what we do in this group, then drop by as we look forward to summer and say goodbye to the 2023-24 year. We want to hear from all students about how we can develop these sessions - what exercises, visiting experts, etc. do you think would benenfit you and your peers? Let us know and find out more on our webpage. |
Tuesday 11 Jun | 12.00 - 14.00 | Room D, Queens Building, Streatham | No need to book; you can also contact accessablity@exeter.ac.uk for more information |