Small-group writing workshop

Writing About Trauma

Explore difficult experiences through creative writing, with attention to memory, language, and personal boundaries.

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A painting of a crowd of faceless figures in soft blue-gray tones, with a single blue-clad figure standing at the center.
A crowd of faceless figures painted in soft blue-gray tones. One figure in blue stands at the center.

This is a writing workshop, not therapy.

Writing about trauma involves questions of what can be expressed, how an experience is remembered, and what a writer chooses to leave unwritten. Participants may adapt or decline any prompt and determine what they feel comfortable sharing.

Who it’s for

A place to write in your own words.

For writers interested in exploring difficult memories and experiences through poetry or prose, with the freedom to decide what belongs on the page and what remains private.

What to expect

Choice-led prompts

Adapt a prompt, take a different direction, or simply listen.

Optional sharing

Sharing aloud is always a choice, never a requirement.

Attentive response

Responses focus on what stays with us in the writing.

What you’ll gain

  • New writing each week
  • Tools for writing about difficult subjects safely and creatively
  • A supportive community
  • Strength-based feedback
  • Optional sharing

Format

2 hours per session · Virtual on Google Meet

Group size

Maximum 12 participants

Accessibility

Ask about access needs

For organizations

Bring this workshop to your organization.

Elizabeth can discuss a version shaped for your community or team.

Get in touch

Accessibility

Please contact Elizabeth about access needs. Materials may be shared in advance.

Choice & confidentiality

Writing and sharing are always optional. Participants respect one another’s stories in confidence.